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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.20, 318.22 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.20, 318.22 and 143.76 is: 215.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.20 : 318.22 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.20/318.22 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.20x = 318.22 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.20x = 45,747.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,747.31/212.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.59

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