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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.26, 316.55 and 108.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.26, 316.55 and 108.39 is: 162.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.26 : 316.55 = 108.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.26/316.55 = 108.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.26x = 316.55 × 108.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.26x = 34,310.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,310.85/211.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.41

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