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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.49, 317.10 and 88.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.49, 317.10 and 88.18 is: 132.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.49 : 317.10 = 88.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.49/317.10 = 88.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.49x = 317.10 × 88.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.49x = 27,962.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,962.10/211.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.21

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