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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.32, 316.82 and 142.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.32, 316.82 and 142.65 is: 213.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.32 : 316.82 = 142.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.32/316.82 = 142.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.32x = 316.82 × 142.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.32x = 45,194.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,194.73/211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.87

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