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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.76, 317.75 and 210.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.76, 317.75 and 210.09 is: 315.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.76 : 317.75 = 210.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.76/317.75 = 210.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.76x = 317.75 × 210.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.76x = 66,755.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,755.05/211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.25

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