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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.92, 317.97 and 134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.92, 317.97 and 134.79 is: 202.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.92 : 317.97 = 134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.92/317.97 = 134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.92x = 317.97 × 134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.92x = 42,859.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,859.18/211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.24

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