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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.90, 317.85 and 135.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.90, 317.85 and 135.01 is: 202.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.90 : 317.85 = 135.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.90/317.85 = 135.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.90x = 317.85 × 135.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.90x = 42,912.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,912.93/211.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.52

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