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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.84, 317.78 and 131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.84, 317.78 and 131.24 is: 196.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.84 : 317.78 = 131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.84/317.78 = 131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.84x = 317.78 × 131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.84x = 41,705.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,705.45/211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.87

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