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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211, 316 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211, 316 and 156.12 is: 233.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211 : 316 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211/316 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211x = 316 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211x = 49,333.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,333.92/211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.81

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