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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.52, 316.95 and 114.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.52, 316.95 and 114.03 is: 170.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.52 : 316.95 = 114.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.52/316.95 = 114.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.52x = 316.95 × 114.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.52x = 36,141.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,141.81/211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.87

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