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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.82, 317.86 and 201.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.82, 317.86 and 201.28 is: 302.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.82 : 317.86 = 201.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.82/317.86 = 201.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.82x = 317.86 × 201.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.82x = 63,978.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,978.86/211.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.04

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