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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.94, 325.29 and 143.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.94, 325.29 and 143.50 is: 215.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.94 : 325.29 = 143.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.94/325.29 = 143.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.94x = 325.29 × 143.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.94x = 46,679.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,679.12/216.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.17

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