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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.25, 316.55 and 134.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.25, 316.55 and 134.03 is: 200.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.25 : 316.55 = 134.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.25/316.55 = 134.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.25x = 316.55 × 134.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.25x = 42,428.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,428.32/211.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.84

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