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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.62, 317.16 and 157.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.62, 317.16 and 157.26 is: 235.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.62 : 317.16 = 157.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.62/317.16 = 157.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.62x = 317.16 × 157.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.62x = 49,876.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,876.58/211.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.69

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