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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.45, 317.19 and 72.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.45, 317.19 and 72.62 is: 108.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.45 : 317.19 = 72.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.45/317.19 = 72.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.45x = 317.19 × 72.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.45x = 23,034.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,034.34/211.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.94

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