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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.93, 317.41 and 143.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.93, 317.41 and 143.14 is: 214.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.93 : 317.41 = 143.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.93/317.41 = 143.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.93x = 317.41 × 143.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.93x = 45,434.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,434.07/211.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.38

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