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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.67, 317.76 and 143.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.67, 317.76 and 143.49 is: 215.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.67 : 317.76 = 143.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.67/317.76 = 143.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.67x = 317.76 × 143.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.67x = 45,595.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,595.38/211.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.41

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