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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.73, 316.78 and 157.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.73, 316.78 and 157.86 is: 236.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.73 : 316.78 = 157.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.73/316.78 = 157.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.73x = 316.78 × 157.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.73x = 50,006.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,006.50/211.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.19

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