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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.98, 317.97 and 144.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.98, 317.97 and 144.03 is: 216.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.98 : 317.97 = 144.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.98/317.97 = 144.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.98x = 317.97 × 144.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.98x = 45,797.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,797.22/211.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.05

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