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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.85, 300.66 and 144.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.85, 300.66 and 144.32 is: 199.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.85 : 300.66 = 144.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.85/300.66 = 144.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.85x = 300.66 × 144.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.85x = 43,390.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,390.37/217.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.18

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