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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.40, 318.57 and 144.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.40, 318.57 and 144.03 is: 216.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.40 : 318.57 = 144.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.40/318.57 = 144.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.40x = 318.57 × 144.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.40x = 45,883.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,883.64/212.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.02

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