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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.96, 316.34 and 108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.96, 316.34 and 108.20 is: 162.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.96 : 316.34 = 108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.96/316.34 = 108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.96x = 316.34 × 108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.96x = 34,227.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,227.99/210.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.25

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