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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.79, 317.76 and 114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.79, 317.76 and 114.19 is: 171.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.79 : 317.76 = 114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.79/317.76 = 114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.79x = 317.76 × 114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.79x = 36,285.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,285.01/211.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.33

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