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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.83, 300.74 and 144.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.83, 300.74 and 144.27 is: 199.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.83 : 300.74 = 144.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.83/300.74 = 144.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.83x = 300.74 × 144.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.83x = 43,387.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,387.04/217.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.18

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