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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.73, 317.37 and 81.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.73, 317.37 and 81.65 is: 122.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.73 : 317.37 = 81.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.73/317.37 = 81.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.73x = 317.37 × 81.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.73x = 25,911.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,911.67/211.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.38

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