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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.16, 323.87 and 142.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.16, 323.87 and 142.97 is: 214.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.16 : 323.87 = 142.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.16/323.87 = 142.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.16x = 323.87 × 142.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.16x = 46,301.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,301.36/216.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.20

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