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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.06, 316.42 and 145.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.06, 316.42 and 145.86 is: 218.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.06 : 316.42 = 145.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.06/316.42 = 145.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.06x = 316.42 × 145.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.06x = 46,153.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,153.02/211.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.67

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