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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.54, 317.37 and 65.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.54, 317.37 and 65.28 is: 97.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.54 : 317.37 = 65.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.54/317.37 = 65.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.54x = 317.37 × 65.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.54x = 20,718.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,718.89/211.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.94

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