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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.96, 317.28 and 137.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.96, 317.28 and 137.73 is: 206.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.96 : 317.28 = 137.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.96/317.28 = 137.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.96x = 317.28 × 137.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.96x = 43,699.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,699.52/211.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.17

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