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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.19, 316.94 and 142.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.19, 316.94 and 142.74 is: 214.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.19 : 316.94 = 142.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.19/316.94 = 142.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.19x = 316.94 × 142.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.19x = 45,239.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,239.30/211.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.22

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