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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.08, 316.44 and 82.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.08, 316.44 and 82.76 is: 124.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.08 : 316.44 = 82.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.08/316.44 = 82.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.08x = 316.44 × 82.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.08x = 26,188.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,188.57/211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.07

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