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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.14, 316.68 and 64.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.14, 316.68 and 64.92 is: 97.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.14 : 316.68 = 64.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.14/316.68 = 64.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.14x = 316.68 × 64.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.14x = 20,558.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,558.87/211.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.37

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