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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.88, 317.84 and 83.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.88, 317.84 and 83.64 is: 125.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.88 : 317.84 = 83.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.88/317.84 = 83.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.88x = 317.84 × 83.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.88x = 26,584.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,584.14/211.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.47

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