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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.44, 318.42 and 144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.44, 318.42 and 144.04 is: 215.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.44 : 318.42 = 144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.44/318.42 = 144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.44x = 318.42 × 144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.44x = 45,865.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,865.22/212.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.90

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