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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.22, 316.78 and 101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.22, 316.78 and 101.60 is: 152.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.22 : 316.78 = 101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.22/316.78 = 101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.22x = 316.78 × 101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.22x = 32,184.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,184.85/211.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.38

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