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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.98, 317.99 and 75.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.98, 317.99 and 75.04 is: 112.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.98 : 317.99 = 75.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.98/317.99 = 75.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.98x = 317.99 × 75.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.98x = 23,861.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,861.97/211.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.57

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