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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.96, 300.58 and 148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.96, 300.58 and 148.10 is: 204.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.96 : 300.58 = 148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.96/300.58 = 148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.96x = 300.58 × 148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.96x = 44,514.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,514.02/217.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.23

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