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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.83, 317.13 and 108.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.83, 317.13 and 108.87 is: 162.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.83 : 317.13 = 108.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.83/317.13 = 108.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.83x = 317.13 × 108.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.83x = 34,525.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,525.94/211.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.99

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