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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.36, 316.98 and 81.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.36, 316.98 and 81.35 is: 122.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.36 : 316.98 = 81.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.36/316.98 = 81.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.36x = 316.98 × 81.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.36x = 25,785.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,785.92/211.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.00

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