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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.34, 316.82 and 83.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.34, 316.82 and 83.18 is: 124.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.34 : 316.82 = 83.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.34/316.82 = 83.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.34x = 316.82 × 83.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.34x = 26,353.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,353.09/211.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.70

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