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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.39, 316.51 and 138.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.39, 316.51 and 138.05 is: 206.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.39 : 316.51 = 138.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.39/316.51 = 138.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.39x = 316.51 × 138.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.39x = 43,695.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,695.25/211.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.70

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