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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.40, 319.92 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.40, 319.92 and 144.96 is: 217.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.40 : 319.92 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.40/319.92 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.40x = 319.92 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.40x = 46,375.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,375.60/213.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.32

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