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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.72, 318.96 and 144.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.72, 318.96 and 144.20 is: 216.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.72 : 318.96 = 144.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.72/318.96 = 144.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.72x = 318.96 × 144.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.72x = 45,994.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,994.03/212.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.22

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