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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.11, 318.26 and 143.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.11, 318.26 and 143.46 is: 215.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.11 : 318.26 = 143.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.11/318.26 = 143.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.11x = 318.26 × 143.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.11x = 45,657.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,657.94/212.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.26

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