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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.92, 319.44 and 144.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.92, 319.44 and 144.70 is: 217.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.92 : 319.44 = 144.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.92/319.44 = 144.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.92x = 319.44 × 144.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.92x = 46,222.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,222.97/212.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.09

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