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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.28, 317.02 and 83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.28, 317.02 and 83 is: 124.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.28 : 317.02 = 83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.28/317.02 = 83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.28x = 317.02 × 83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.28x = 26,312.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,312.66/211.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.54

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