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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.77, 317.86 and 109.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.77, 317.86 and 109.13 is: 163.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.77 : 317.86 = 109.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.77/317.86 = 109.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.77x = 317.86 × 109.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.77x = 34,687.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,687.80/211.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.80

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