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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.65, 317.37 and 72.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.65, 317.37 and 72.81 is: 109.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.65 : 317.37 = 72.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.65/317.37 = 72.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.65x = 317.37 × 72.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.65x = 23,107.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,107.71/211.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.18

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