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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.80, 317.25 and 134.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.80, 317.25 and 134.67 is: 201.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.80 : 317.25 = 134.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.80/317.25 = 134.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.80x = 317.25 × 134.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.80x = 42,724.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,724.06/211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.72

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