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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.92, 317.56 and 154.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.92, 317.56 and 154.25 is: 231.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.92 : 317.56 = 154.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.92/317.56 = 154.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.92x = 317.56 × 154.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.92x = 48,983.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,983.63/211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.14

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