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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.42, 318.48 and 143.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.42, 318.48 and 143.77 is: 215.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.42 : 318.48 = 143.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.42/318.48 = 143.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.42x = 318.48 × 143.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.42x = 45,787.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,787.87/212.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.55

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