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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.38, 317.09 and 67.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.38, 317.09 and 67.09 is: 100.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.38 : 317.09 = 67.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.38/317.09 = 67.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.38x = 317.09 × 67.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.38x = 21,273.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,273.57/211.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.64

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