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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.80, 316.98 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.80, 316.98 and 126.36 is: 189.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.80 : 316.98 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.80/316.98 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.80x = 316.98 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.80x = 40,053.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,053.59/211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.11

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