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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.92, 317.04 and 115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.92, 317.04 and 115.80 is: 173.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.92 : 317.04 = 115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.92/317.04 = 115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.92x = 317.04 × 115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.92x = 36,713.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,713.23/211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.24

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