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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.28, 313.32 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.28, 313.32 and 144.96 is: 217.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.28 : 313.32 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.28/313.32 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.28x = 313.32 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.28x = 45,418.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,418.87/209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.02

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