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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.94, 317.49 and 143.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.94, 317.49 and 143.34 is: 214.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.94 : 317.49 = 143.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.94/317.49 = 143.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.94x = 317.49 × 143.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.94x = 45,509.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,509.02/211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.73

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