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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.02, 316.31 and 114.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.02, 316.31 and 114.63 is: 171.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.02 : 316.31 = 114.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.02/316.31 = 114.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.02x = 316.31 × 114.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.02x = 36,258.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,258.62/211.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.83

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