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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.44, 317.18 and 67.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.44, 317.18 and 67.18 is: 100.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.44 : 317.18 = 67.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.44/317.18 = 67.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.44x = 317.18 × 67.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.44x = 21,308.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,308.15/211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.78

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