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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.62, 317.70 and 142.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.62, 317.70 and 142.86 is: 214.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.62 : 317.70 = 142.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.62/317.70 = 142.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.62x = 317.70 × 142.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.62x = 45,386.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,386.62/211.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.47

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