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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.40, 215 and 143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.40, 215 and 143.60 is: 213.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.40 : 215 = 143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.40/215 = 143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.40x = 215 × 143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.40x = 30,874
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,874/144.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.81

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