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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.25, 314.33 and 144.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.25, 314.33 and 144.55 is: 217.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.25 : 314.33 = 144.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.25/314.33 = 144.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.25x = 314.33 × 144.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.25x = 45,436.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,436.40/209.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.14

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