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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.13, 317.97 and 143.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.13, 317.97 and 143.49 is: 215.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.13 : 317.97 = 143.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.13/317.97 = 143.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.13x = 317.97 × 143.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.13x = 45,625.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,625.52/212.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.08

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