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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.00, 317.75 and 114.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.00, 317.75 and 114.41 is: 171.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.00 : 317.75 = 114.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.00/317.75 = 114.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.00x = 317.75 × 114.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.00x = 36,354.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,354.00/212.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.49

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