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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.56, 317.18 and 126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.56, 317.18 and 126.04 is: 188.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.56 : 317.18 = 126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.56/317.18 = 126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.56x = 317.18 × 126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.56x = 39,977.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,977.37/211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.96

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