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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.95, 317.31 and 135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.95, 317.31 and 135 is: 202.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.95 : 317.31 = 135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.95/317.31 = 135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.95x = 317.31 × 135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.95x = 42,836.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,836.85/211.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.11

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