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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.76, 314.26 and 144.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.76, 314.26 and 144.66 is: 216.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.76 : 314.26 = 144.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.76/314.26 = 144.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.76x = 314.26 × 144.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.76x = 45,460.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,460.85/209.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.73

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