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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.52, 317.22 and 88.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.52, 317.22 and 88.13 is: 132.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.52 : 317.22 = 88.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.52/317.22 = 88.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.52x = 317.22 × 88.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.52x = 27,955.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,955.11/211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.16

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