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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.52, 316.44 and 142.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.52, 316.44 and 142.71 is: 213.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.52 : 316.44 = 142.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.52/316.44 = 142.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.52x = 316.44 × 142.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.52x = 45,159.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,159.15/211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.50

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