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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.98, 300.77 and 148.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.98, 300.77 and 148.09 is: 204.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.98 : 300.77 = 148.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.98/300.77 = 148.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.98x = 300.77 × 148.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.98x = 44,540.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,540.29/217.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.34

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