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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.76, 317.82 and 115.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.76, 317.82 and 115.64 is: 173.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.76 : 317.82 = 115.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.76/317.82 = 115.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.76x = 317.82 × 115.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.76x = 36,752.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,752.70/211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.56

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