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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.14, 316.98 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.14, 316.98 and 134.28 is: 201.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.14 : 316.98 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.14/316.98 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.14x = 316.98 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.14x = 42,564.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,564.07/211.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.59

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