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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.51, 318.44 and 144.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.51, 318.44 and 144.02 is: 215.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.51 : 318.44 = 144.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.51/318.44 = 144.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.51x = 318.44 × 144.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.51x = 45,862.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,862.88/212.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.81

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