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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.96, 300.76 and 144.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.96, 300.76 and 144.13 is: 198.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.96 : 300.76 = 144.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.96/300.76 = 144.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.96x = 300.76 × 144.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.96x = 43,348.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,348.54/217.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.88

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