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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.94, 317.81 and 151.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.94, 317.81 and 151.19 is: 226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.94 : 317.81 = 151.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.94/317.81 = 151.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.94x = 317.81 × 151.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.94x = 48,049.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,049.69/211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.71

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