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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.71, 316.96 and 134.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.71, 316.96 and 134.45 is: 201.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.71 : 316.96 = 134.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.71/316.96 = 134.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.71x = 316.96 × 134.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.71x = 42,613.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,613.35/211.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.28

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