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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.93, 317.79 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.93, 317.79 and 88.50 is: 132.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.93 : 317.79 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.93/317.79 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.93x = 317.79 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.93x = 28,124.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,124.42/211.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.71

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