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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.68, 317.45 and 88.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.68, 317.45 and 88.26 is: 132.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.68 : 317.45 = 88.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.68/317.45 = 88.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.68x = 317.45 × 88.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.68x = 28,017.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,017.17/211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.36

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