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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.82, 299.94 and 203.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.82, 299.94 and 203.14 is: 279.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.82 : 299.94 = 203.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.82/299.94 = 203.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.82x = 299.94 × 203.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.82x = 60,929.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,929.42/217.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.72

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