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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.87, 300.69 and 144.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.87, 300.69 and 144.34 is: 199.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.87 : 300.69 = 144.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.87/300.69 = 144.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.87x = 300.69 × 144.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.87x = 43,401.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,401.59/217.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.21

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