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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.01, 319.19 and 143.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.01, 319.19 and 143.34 is: 214.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.01 : 319.19 = 143.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.01/319.19 = 143.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.01x = 319.19 × 143.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.01x = 45,751.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,751.23/213.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.79

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