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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.74, 317.37 and 88.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.74, 317.37 and 88.42 is: 132.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.74 : 317.37 = 88.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.74/317.37 = 88.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.74x = 317.37 × 88.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.74x = 28,061.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,061.39/211.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.53

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