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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.61, 317.43 and 67.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.61, 317.43 and 67.34 is: 101.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.61 : 317.43 = 67.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.61/317.43 = 67.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.61x = 317.43 × 67.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.61x = 21,374.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,374.15/211.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.01

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