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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.96, 317.88 and 65.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.96, 317.88 and 65.72 is: 98.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.96 : 317.88 = 65.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.96/317.88 = 65.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.96x = 317.88 × 65.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.96x = 20,891.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,891.07/211.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.56

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