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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.37, 317.34 and 143.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.37, 317.34 and 143.01 is: 214.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.37 : 317.34 = 143.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.37/317.34 = 143.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.37x = 317.34 × 143.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.37x = 45,382.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,382.79/211.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.71

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