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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.91, 317.63 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.91, 317.63 and 106.32 is: 159.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.91 : 317.63 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.91/317.63 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.91x = 317.63 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.91x = 33,770.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,770.42/211.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.36

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