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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.81, 317.42 and 81.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.81, 317.42 and 81.67 is: 122.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.81 : 317.42 = 81.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.81/317.42 = 81.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.81x = 317.42 × 81.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.81x = 25,923.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,923.69/211.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.39

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