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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.56, 317.29 and 134.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.56, 317.29 and 134.41 is: 201.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.56 : 317.29 = 134.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.56/317.29 = 134.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.56x = 317.29 × 134.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.56x = 42,646.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,646.95/211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.58

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