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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.20, 317.04 and 139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.20, 317.04 and 139.20 is: 208.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.20 : 317.04 = 139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.20/317.04 = 139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.20x = 317.04 × 139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.20x = 44,131.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,131.97/211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.96

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