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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.87, 317.17 and 143.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.87, 317.17 and 143.27 is: 214.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.87 : 317.17 = 143.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.87/317.17 = 143.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.87x = 317.17 × 143.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.87x = 45,439.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,439.92/211.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.48

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