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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.26, 316.92 and 142.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.26, 316.92 and 142.92 is: 214.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.26 : 316.92 = 142.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.26/316.92 = 142.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.26x = 316.92 × 142.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.26x = 45,294.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,294.21/211.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.40

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