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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.14, 316.44 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.14, 316.44 and 114.75 is: 171.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.14 : 316.44 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.14/316.44 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.14x = 316.44 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.14x = 36,311.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,311.49/211.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.98

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