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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.20, 317.07 and 201.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.20, 317.07 and 201.75 is: 302.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.20 : 317.07 = 201.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.20/317.07 = 201.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.20x = 317.07 × 201.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.20x = 63,968.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,968.87/211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.88

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