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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.86, 319.38 and 144.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.86, 319.38 and 144.46 is: 216.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.86 : 319.38 = 144.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.86/319.38 = 144.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.86x = 319.38 × 144.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.86x = 46,137.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,137.63/212.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.75

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