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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.26, 316.68 and 157.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.26, 316.68 and 157.38 is: 235.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.26 : 316.68 = 157.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.26/316.68 = 157.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.26x = 316.68 × 157.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.26x = 49,839.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,839.10/211.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.91

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