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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.90, 317.82 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.90, 317.82 and 109.08 is: 163.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.90 : 317.82 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.90/317.82 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.90x = 317.82 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.90x = 34,667.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,667.81/211.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.60

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