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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.19, 313.20 and 144.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.19, 313.20 and 144.05 is: 215.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.19 : 313.20 = 144.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.19/313.20 = 144.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.19x = 313.20 × 144.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.19x = 45,116.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,116.46/209.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.67

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