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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.02, 316.10 and 142.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.02, 316.10 and 142.34 is: 213.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.02 : 316.10 = 142.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.02/316.10 = 142.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.02x = 316.10 × 142.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.02x = 44,993.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,993.67/211.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.22

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