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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.94, 318.03 and 109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.94, 318.03 and 109.20 is: 163.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.94 : 318.03 = 109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.94/318.03 = 109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.94x = 318.03 × 109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.94x = 34,727.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,727.87/211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.86

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