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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.29, 316.86 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.29, 316.86 and 72.44 is: 108.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.29 : 316.86 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.29/316.86 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.29x = 316.86 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.29x = 22,952.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,952.67/211.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.63

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