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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.42, 318.33 and 143.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.42, 318.33 and 143.78 is: 215.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.42 : 318.33 = 143.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.42/318.33 = 143.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.42x = 318.33 × 143.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.42x = 45,767.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,767.90/212.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.46

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