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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.37, 316.44 and 159.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.37, 316.44 and 159.71 is: 239.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.37 : 316.44 = 159.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.37/316.44 = 159.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.37x = 316.44 × 159.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.37x = 50,537.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,537.05/211.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.10

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