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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.62, 317.49 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.62, 317.49 and 139.50 is: 209.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.62 : 317.49 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.62/317.49 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.62x = 317.49 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.62x = 44,289.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,289.86/211.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.29

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