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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.24, 316.95 and 143.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.24, 316.95 and 143.02 is: 214.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.24 : 316.95 = 143.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.24/316.95 = 143.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.24x = 316.95 × 143.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.24x = 45,330.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,330.19/211.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.59

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