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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.93, 314.35 and 144.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.93, 314.35 and 144.79 is: 216.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.93 : 314.35 = 144.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.93/314.35 = 144.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.93x = 314.35 × 144.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.93x = 45,513.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,513.59/209.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.81

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