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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.97, 317.99 and 73.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.97, 317.99 and 73.14 is: 109.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.97 : 317.99 = 73.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.97/317.99 = 73.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.97x = 317.99 × 73.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.97x = 23,257.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,257.70/211.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.72

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