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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.26, 317.73 and 143.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.26, 317.73 and 143.86 is: 215.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.26 : 317.73 = 143.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.26/317.73 = 143.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.26x = 317.73 × 143.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.26x = 45,708.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,708.64/212.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.34

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