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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.71, 317.41 and 114.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.71, 317.41 and 114.15 is: 171.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.71 : 317.41 = 114.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.71/317.41 = 114.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.71x = 317.41 × 114.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.71x = 36,232.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,232.35/211.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.14

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