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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.99, 300.15 and 205.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.99, 300.15 and 205.96 is: 283.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.99 : 300.15 = 205.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.99/300.15 = 205.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.99x = 300.15 × 205.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.99x = 61,818.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,818.89/217.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.59

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