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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.66, 316.76 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.66, 316.76 and 134.66 is: 201.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.66 : 316.76 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.66/316.76 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.66x = 316.76 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.66x = 42,655.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,655.78/211.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.53

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