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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.39, 319.91 and 144.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.39, 319.91 and 144.99 is: 217.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.39 : 319.91 = 144.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.39/319.91 = 144.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.39x = 319.91 × 144.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.39x = 46,383.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,383.03/213.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.36

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