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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.60, 316.92 and 143.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.60, 316.92 and 143.02 is: 214.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.60 : 316.92 = 143.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.60/316.92 = 143.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.60x = 316.92 × 143.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.60x = 45,325.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,325.90/211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.21

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