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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.18, 317.01 and 141.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.18, 317.01 and 141.82 is: 212.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.18 : 317.01 = 141.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.18/317.01 = 141.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.18x = 317.01 × 141.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.18x = 44,958.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,958.36/211.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.89

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