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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.06, 316 and 159.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.06, 316 and 159.54 is: 238.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.06 : 316 = 159.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.06/316 = 159.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.06x = 316 × 159.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.06x = 50,414.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,414.64/211.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.86

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