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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.57, 317.15 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.57, 317.15 and 134.31 is: 201.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.57 : 317.15 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.57/317.15 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.57x = 317.15 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.57x = 42,597.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,597.44/211.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.34

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