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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.92, 300.75 and 144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.92, 300.75 and 144.24 is: 199.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.92 : 300.75 = 144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.92/300.75 = 144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.92x = 300.75 × 144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.92x = 43,380.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,380.18/217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.06

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