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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.64, 316.68 and 134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.64, 316.68 and 134.60 is: 201.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.64 : 316.68 = 134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.64/316.68 = 134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.64x = 316.68 × 134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.64x = 42,625.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,625.13/211.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.40

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