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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.92, 317.82 and 81.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.92, 317.82 and 81.92 is: 122.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.92 : 317.82 = 81.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.92/317.82 = 81.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.92x = 317.82 × 81.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.92x = 26,035.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,035.81/211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.86

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