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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.76, 317.63 and 88.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.76, 317.63 and 88.31 is: 132.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.76 : 317.63 = 88.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.76/317.63 = 88.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.76x = 317.63 × 88.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.76x = 28,050.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,050.26/211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.46

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