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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.68, 317 and 134.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.68, 317 and 134.41 is: 201.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.68 : 317 = 134.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.68/317 = 134.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.68x = 317 × 134.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.68x = 42,607.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,607.97/211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.28

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