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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.21, 316.59 and 138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.21, 316.59 and 138.12 is: 207.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.21 : 316.59 = 138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.21/316.59 = 138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.21x = 316.59 × 138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.21x = 43,728.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,728.26/211.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.04

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