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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.15, 316.54 and 114.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.15, 316.54 and 114.85 is: 172.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.15 : 316.54 = 114.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.15/316.54 = 114.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.15x = 316.54 × 114.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.15x = 36,354.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,354.62/211.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.17

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