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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.40, 214.84 and 141.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.40, 214.84 and 141.81 is: 212.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.40 : 214.84 = 141.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.40/214.84 = 141.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.40x = 214.84 × 141.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.40x = 30,465.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,465.03/143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.44

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