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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.94, 300.39 and 152.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.94, 300.39 and 152.06 is: 209.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.94 : 300.39 = 152.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.94/300.39 = 152.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.94x = 300.39 × 152.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.94x = 45,677.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,677.30/217.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.59

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