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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.33, 317.02 and 81.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.33, 317.02 and 81.33 is: 122.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.33 : 317.02 = 81.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.33/317.02 = 81.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.33x = 317.02 × 81.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.33x = 25,783.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,783.24/211.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.00

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