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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.55, 316.84 and 126.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.55, 316.84 and 126.11 is: 188.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.55 : 316.84 = 126.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.55/316.84 = 126.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.55x = 316.84 × 126.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.55x = 39,956.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,956.69/211.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.88

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