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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.67, 317.74 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.67, 317.74 and 133.84 is: 200.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.67 : 317.74 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.67/317.74 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.67x = 317.74 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.67x = 42,526.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,526.32/211.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.91

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