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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.91, 318.40 and 134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.91, 318.40 and 134.91 is: 202.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.91 : 318.40 = 134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.91/318.40 = 134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.91x = 318.40 × 134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.91x = 42,955.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,955.34/211.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.71

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