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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.97, 318.26 and 157.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.97, 318.26 and 157.30 is: 236.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.97 : 318.26 = 157.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.97/318.26 = 157.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.97x = 318.26 × 157.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.97x = 50,061.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,061.90/211.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.17

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