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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.89, 317.82 and 83.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.89, 317.82 and 83.64 is: 125.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.89 : 317.82 = 83.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.89/317.82 = 83.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.89x = 317.82 × 83.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.89x = 26,582.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,582.46/211.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.45

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