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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.61, 317.42 and 139.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.61, 317.42 and 139.43 is: 209.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.61 : 317.42 = 139.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.61/317.42 = 139.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.61x = 317.42 × 139.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.61x = 44,255.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,255.59/211.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.14

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