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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.41, 317.12 and 67.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.41, 317.12 and 67.16 is: 100.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.41 : 317.12 = 67.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.41/317.12 = 67.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.41x = 317.12 × 67.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.41x = 21,298.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,298.24/211.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.74

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