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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.05, 316.17 and 138.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.05, 316.17 and 138.76 is: 207.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.05 : 316.17 = 138.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.05/316.17 = 138.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.05x = 316.17 × 138.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.05x = 43,870.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,870.96/211.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.87

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