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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.16, 316.00 and 137.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.16, 316.00 and 137.99 is: 206.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.16 : 316.00 = 137.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.16/316.00 = 137.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.16x = 316.00 × 137.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.16x = 43,605.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,605.29/211.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.50

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