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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.14, 316.80 and 108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.14, 316.80 and 108.30 is: 162.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.14 : 316.80 = 108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.14/316.80 = 108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.14x = 316.80 × 108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.14x = 34,309.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,309.44/211.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.50

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