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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.77, 317.75 and 142.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.77, 317.75 and 142.65 is: 214.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.77 : 317.75 = 142.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.77/317.75 = 142.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.77x = 317.75 × 142.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.77x = 45,326.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,326.32/211.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.04

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