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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.40, 317.01 and 67.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.40, 317.01 and 67.04 is: 100.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.40 : 317.01 = 67.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.40/317.01 = 67.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.40x = 317.01 × 67.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.40x = 21,252.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,252.35/211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.53

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