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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.84, 317.78 and 109.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.84, 317.78 and 109.06 is: 163.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.84 : 317.78 = 109.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.84/317.78 = 109.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.84x = 317.78 × 109.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.84x = 34,656.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,656.56/211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.60

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