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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.25, 317.40 and 134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.25, 317.40 and 134.24 is: 201.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.25 : 317.40 = 134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.25/317.40 = 134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.25x = 317.40 × 134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.25x = 42,606.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,606.19/211.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.69

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