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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.37, 316.91 and 72.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.37, 316.91 and 72.51 is: 108.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.37 : 316.91 = 72.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.37/316.91 = 72.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.37x = 316.91 × 72.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.37x = 22,979.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,979.72/211.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.72

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