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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.77, 317.77 and 134.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.77, 317.77 and 134.77 is: 202.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.77 : 317.77 = 134.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.77/317.77 = 134.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.77x = 317.77 × 134.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.77x = 42,825.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,825.33/211.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.23

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