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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.92, 300.86 and 144.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.92, 300.86 and 144.42 is: 199.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.92 : 300.86 = 144.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.92/300.86 = 144.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.92x = 300.86 × 144.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.92x = 43,450.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,450.20/217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.39

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