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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.95, 319.56 and 144.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.95, 319.56 and 144.64 is: 217.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.95 : 319.56 = 144.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.95/319.56 = 144.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.95x = 319.56 × 144.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.95x = 46,221.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,221.16/212.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.05

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