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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.97, 317.92 and 67.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.97, 317.92 and 67.66 is: 101.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.97 : 317.92 = 67.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.97/317.92 = 67.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.97x = 317.92 × 67.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.97x = 21,510.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,510.47/211.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.48

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