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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.28, 316.71 and 81.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.28, 316.71 and 81.25 is: 121.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.28 : 316.71 = 81.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.28/316.71 = 81.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.28x = 316.71 × 81.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.28x = 25,730.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,730.70/211.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.78

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