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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.10, 313.32 and 144.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.10, 313.32 and 144.14 is: 215.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.10 : 313.32 = 144.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.10/313.32 = 144.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.10x = 313.32 × 144.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.10x = 45,161.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,161.94/209.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.98

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