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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.14, 317.07 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.14, 317.07 and 115.02 is: 172.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.14 : 317.07 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.14/317.07 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.14x = 317.07 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.14x = 36,469.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,469.39/211.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.73

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