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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.84, 300.78 and 144.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.84, 300.78 and 144.28 is: 199.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.84 : 300.78 = 144.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.84/300.78 = 144.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.84x = 300.78 × 144.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.84x = 43,396.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,396.54/217.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.21

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