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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.58, 313.83 and 144.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.58, 313.83 and 144.43 is: 216.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.58 : 313.83 = 144.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.58/313.83 = 144.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.58x = 313.83 × 144.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.58x = 45,326.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,326.47/209.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.27

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