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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.07, 316.53 and 137.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.07, 316.53 and 137.90 is: 206.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.07 : 316.53 = 137.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.07/316.53 = 137.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.07x = 316.53 × 137.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.07x = 43,648.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,648.50/211.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.80

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