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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.48, 317.02 and 142.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.48, 317.02 and 142.78 is: 214.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.48 : 317.02 = 142.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.48/317.02 = 142.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.48x = 317.02 × 142.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.48x = 45,264.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,264.12/211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.03

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