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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.42, 317.26 and 139.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.42, 317.26 and 139.33 is: 209.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.42 : 317.26 = 139.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.42/317.26 = 139.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.42x = 317.26 × 139.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.42x = 44,202.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,202.25/211.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.08

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