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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.82, 300.41 and 144.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.82, 300.41 and 144.06 is: 198.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.82 : 300.41 = 144.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.82/300.41 = 144.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.82x = 300.41 × 144.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.82x = 43,276.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,276.34/217.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.68

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