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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.92, 317.93 and 75.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.92, 317.93 and 75.03 is: 112.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.92 : 317.93 = 75.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.92/317.93 = 75.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.92x = 317.93 × 75.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.92x = 23,852.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,852.72/211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.56

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