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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.19, 316.60 and 108.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.19, 316.60 and 108.25 is: 162.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.19 : 316.60 = 108.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.19/316.60 = 108.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.19x = 316.60 × 108.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.19x = 34,271.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,271.87/211.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.28

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