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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.56, 317.04 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.56, 317.04 and 134.28 is: 201.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.56 : 317.04 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.56/317.04 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.56x = 317.04 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.56x = 42,572.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,572.13/211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.23

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