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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.16, 316.72 and 143.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.16, 316.72 and 143.12 is: 214.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.16 : 316.72 = 143.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.16/316.72 = 143.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.16x = 316.72 × 143.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.16x = 45,328.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,328.97/211.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.67

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