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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.46, 317.18 and 134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.46, 317.18 and 134.20 is: 201.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.46 : 317.18 = 134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.46/317.18 = 134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.46x = 317.18 × 134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.46x = 42,565.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,565.56/211.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.29

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