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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.82, 317.42 and 134.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.82, 317.42 and 134.54 is: 201.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.82 : 317.42 = 134.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.82/317.42 = 134.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.82x = 317.42 × 134.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.82x = 42,705.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,705.69/211.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.61

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