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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.86, 317.92 and 109.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.86, 317.92 and 109.24 is: 163.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.86 : 317.92 = 109.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.86/317.92 = 109.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.86x = 317.92 × 109.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.86x = 34,728.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,728.51/211.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.92

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