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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.06, 317.75 and 142.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.06, 317.75 and 142.71 is: 213.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.06 : 317.75 = 142.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.06/317.75 = 142.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.06x = 317.75 × 142.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.06x = 45,345.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,345.39/212.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.84

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