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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.38, 316.82 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.38, 316.82 and 115.26 is: 172.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.38 : 316.82 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.38/316.82 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.38x = 316.82 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.38x = 36,516.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,516.67/211.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.75

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