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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.49, 317.33 and 115.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.49, 317.33 and 115.30 is: 173.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.49 : 317.33 = 115.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.49/317.33 = 115.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.49x = 317.33 × 115.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.49x = 36,586.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,586.56/211.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.00

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