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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.56, 317.43 and 67.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.56, 317.43 and 67.29 is: 100.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.56 : 317.43 = 67.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.56/317.43 = 67.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.56x = 317.43 × 67.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.56x = 21,359.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,359.86/211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.96

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