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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.19, 316.65 and 87.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.19, 316.65 and 87.69 is: 131.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.19 : 316.65 = 87.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.19/316.65 = 87.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.19x = 316.65 × 87.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.19x = 27,767.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,767.04/211.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.48

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