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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.12, 316.81 and 108.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.12, 316.81 and 108.47 is: 162.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.12 : 316.81 = 108.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.12/316.81 = 108.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.12x = 316.81 × 108.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.12x = 34,365.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,365.25/211.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.78

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