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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.91, 317.91 and 65.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.91, 317.91 and 65.66 is: 98.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.91 : 317.91 = 65.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.91/317.91 = 65.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.91x = 317.91 × 65.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.91x = 20,873.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,873.97/211.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.50

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