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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.75, 317.49 and 81.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.75, 317.49 and 81.64 is: 122.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.75 : 317.49 = 81.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.75/317.49 = 81.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.75x = 317.49 × 81.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.75x = 25,920.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,920.22/211.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.41

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