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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.35, 317.13 and 142.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.35, 317.13 and 142.72 is: 214.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.35 : 317.13 = 142.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.35/317.13 = 142.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.35x = 317.13 × 142.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.35x = 45,260.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,260.76/211.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.15

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