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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.29, 316.53 and 138.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.29, 316.53 and 138.93 is: 208.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.29 : 316.53 = 138.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.29/316.53 = 138.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.29x = 316.53 × 138.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.29x = 43,975.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,975.51/211.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.13

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