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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.64, 317.10 and 143.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.64, 317.10 and 143.18 is: 214.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.64 : 317.10 = 143.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.64/317.10 = 143.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.64x = 317.10 × 143.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.64x = 45,402.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,402.38/211.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.53

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