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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.54, 317.22 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.54, 317.22 and 134.50 is: 201.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.54 : 317.22 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.54/317.22 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.54x = 317.22 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.54x = 42,666.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,666.09/211.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.69

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