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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.31, 316.52 and 137.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.31, 316.52 and 137.93 is: 206.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.31 : 316.52 = 137.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.31/316.52 = 137.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.31x = 316.52 × 137.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.31x = 43,656.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,656.00/211.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.60

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