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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.88, 317.54 and 109.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.88, 317.54 and 109.22 is: 163.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.88 : 317.54 = 109.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.88/317.54 = 109.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.88x = 317.54 × 109.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.88x = 34,681.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,681.72/211.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.69

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