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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.76, 317.24 and 138.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.76, 317.24 and 138.50 is: 207.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.76 : 317.24 = 138.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.76/317.24 = 138.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.76x = 317.24 × 138.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.76x = 43,937.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,937.74/211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.49

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