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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.10, 316.66 and 108.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.10, 316.66 and 108.26 is: 162.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.10 : 316.66 = 108.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.10/316.66 = 108.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.10x = 316.66 × 108.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.10x = 34,281.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,281.61/211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.40

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