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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.80, 317.42 and 114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.80, 317.42 and 114.27 is: 171.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.80 : 317.42 = 114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.80/317.42 = 114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.80x = 317.42 × 114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.80x = 36,271.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,271.01/211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.25

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