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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.84, 317.70 and 67.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.84, 317.70 and 67.56 is: 101.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.84 : 317.70 = 67.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.84/317.70 = 67.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.84x = 317.70 × 67.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.84x = 21,463.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,463.81/211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.32

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