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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.02, 318.26 and 142.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.02, 318.26 and 142.83 is: 214.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.02 : 318.26 = 142.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.02/318.26 = 142.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.02x = 318.26 × 142.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.02x = 45,457.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,457.43/212.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.40

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