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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.86, 317.72 and 134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.86, 317.72 and 134.91 is: 202.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.86 : 317.72 = 134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.86/317.72 = 134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.86x = 317.72 × 134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.86x = 42,863.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,863.94/211.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.32

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