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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.38, 316.92 and 83.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.38, 316.92 and 83.22 is: 124.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.38 : 316.92 = 83.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.38/316.92 = 83.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.38x = 316.92 × 83.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.38x = 26,374.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,374.08/211.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.77

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