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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.64, 317.42 and 143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.64, 317.42 and 143.60 is: 215.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.64 : 317.42 = 143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.64/317.42 = 143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.64x = 317.42 × 143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.64x = 45,580.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,580.64/211.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.37

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