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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.87, 317.84 and 65.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.87, 317.84 and 65.63 is: 98.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.87 : 317.84 = 65.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.87/317.84 = 65.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.87x = 317.84 × 65.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.87x = 20,859.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,859.84/211.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.46

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