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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.35, 316.76 and 139.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.35, 316.76 and 139.26 is: 208.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.35 : 316.76 = 139.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.35/316.76 = 139.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.35x = 316.76 × 139.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.35x = 44,111.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,111.30/211.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.71

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