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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.18, 316.32 and 134.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.18, 316.32 and 134.01 is: 200.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.18 : 316.32 = 134.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.18/316.32 = 134.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.18x = 316.32 × 134.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.18x = 42,389.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,389.95/211.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.73

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