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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.66, 316.99 and 138.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.66, 316.99 and 138.49 is: 207.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.66 : 316.99 = 138.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.66/316.99 = 138.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.66x = 316.99 × 138.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.66x = 43,897.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,897.67/211.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.40

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