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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.62, 217 and 144.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.62, 217 and 144.18 is: 216.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.62 : 217 = 144.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.62/217 = 144.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.62x = 217 × 144.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.62x = 31,287.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,287.06/144.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.34

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