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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.49, 316.64 and 159.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.49, 316.64 and 159.97 is: 239.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.49 : 316.64 = 159.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.49/316.64 = 159.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.49x = 316.64 × 159.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.49x = 50,652.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,652.90/211.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.50

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