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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.42, 317.06 and 81.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.42, 317.06 and 81.43 is: 122.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.42 : 317.06 = 81.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.42/317.06 = 81.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.42x = 317.06 × 81.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.42x = 25,816.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,816.20/211.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.11

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