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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.17, 318.88 and 144.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.17, 318.88 and 144.13 is: 216.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.17 : 318.88 = 144.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.17/318.88 = 144.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.17x = 318.88 × 144.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.17x = 45,958.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,958.58/212.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.62

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