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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.19, 316.92 and 108.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.19, 316.92 and 108.56 is: 162.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.19 : 316.92 = 108.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.19/316.92 = 108.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.19x = 316.92 × 108.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.19x = 34,404.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,404.84/211.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.91

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