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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.70, 317.84 and 139.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.70, 317.84 and 139.07 is: 208.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.70 : 317.84 = 139.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.70/317.84 = 139.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.70x = 317.84 × 139.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.70x = 44,199.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,199.72/211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.79

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