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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.61, 318.85 and 144.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.61, 318.85 and 144.57 is: 216.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.61 : 318.85 = 144.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.61/318.85 = 144.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.61x = 318.85 × 144.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.61x = 46,095.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,095.78/212.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.81

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