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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.81, 317.73 and 67.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.81, 317.73 and 67.63 is: 101.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.81 : 317.73 = 67.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.81/317.73 = 67.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.81x = 317.73 × 67.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.81x = 21,488.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,488.08/211.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.45

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