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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.20, 316.54 and 208.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.20, 316.54 and 208.92 is: 313.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.20 : 316.54 = 208.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.20/316.54 = 208.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.20x = 316.54 × 208.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.20x = 66,131.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,131.54/211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.12

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