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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.10, 319.41 and 144.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.10, 319.41 and 144.64 is: 216.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.10 : 319.41 = 144.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.10/319.41 = 144.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.10x = 319.41 × 144.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.10x = 46,199.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,199.46/213.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.80

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