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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.09, 316.36 and 143.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.09, 316.36 and 143.05 is: 214.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.09 : 316.36 = 143.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.09/316.36 = 143.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.09x = 316.36 × 143.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.09x = 45,255.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,255.30/211.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.39

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