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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.09, 323.70 and 142.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.09, 323.70 and 142.74 is: 213.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.09 : 323.70 = 142.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.09/323.70 = 142.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.09x = 323.70 × 142.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.09x = 46,204.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,204.94/216.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.82

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