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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.92, 317.76 and 83.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.92, 317.76 and 83.70 is: 125.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.92 : 317.76 = 83.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.92/317.76 = 83.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.92x = 317.76 × 83.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.92x = 26,596.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,596.51/211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.50

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