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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.84, 317.58 and 139.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.84, 317.58 and 139.72 is: 209.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.84 : 317.58 = 139.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.84/317.58 = 139.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.84x = 317.58 × 139.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.84x = 44,372.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,372.28/211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.46

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