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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.01, 316.29 and 80.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.01, 316.29 and 80.97 is: 121.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.01 : 316.29 = 80.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.01/316.29 = 80.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.01x = 316.29 × 80.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.01x = 25,610.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,610.00/211.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.37

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