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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.87, 300.68 and 152.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.87, 300.68 and 152.35 is: 210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.87 : 300.68 = 152.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.87/300.68 = 152.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.87x = 300.68 × 152.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.87x = 45,807.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,807.84/217.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.25

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