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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.08, 316.48 and 82.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.08, 316.48 and 82.80 is: 124.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.08 : 316.48 = 82.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.08/316.48 = 82.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.08x = 316.48 × 82.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.08x = 26,204.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,204.54/211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.15

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