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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.87, 318.34 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.87, 318.34 and 134.87 is: 202.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.87 : 318.34 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.87/318.34 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.87x = 318.34 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.87x = 42,932.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,932.25/211.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.63

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