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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.65, 317.26 and 114.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.65, 317.26 and 114.13 is: 171.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.65 : 317.26 = 114.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.65/317.26 = 114.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.65x = 317.26 × 114.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.65x = 36,208.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,208.88/211.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.08

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