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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.59, 317.12 and 143.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.59, 317.12 and 143.55 is: 215.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.59 : 317.12 = 143.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.59/317.12 = 143.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.59x = 317.12 × 143.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.59x = 45,521.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,521.86/211.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.14

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