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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.41, 317.19 and 88.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.41, 317.19 and 88.03 is: 132.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.41 : 317.19 = 88.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.41/317.19 = 88.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.41x = 317.19 × 88.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.41x = 27,922.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,922.49/211.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.08

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