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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.77, 316.31 and 108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.77, 316.31 and 108.14 is: 162.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.77 : 316.31 = 108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.77/316.31 = 108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.77x = 316.31 × 108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.77x = 34,203.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,203.64/210.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.28

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