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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.14, 316.44 and 145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.14, 316.44 and 145.80 is: 218.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.14 : 316.44 = 145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.14/316.44 = 145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.14x = 316.44 × 145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.14x = 46,136.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,136.95/211.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.51

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