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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.98, 317.62 and 109.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.98, 317.62 and 109.12 is: 163.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.98 : 317.62 = 109.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.98/317.62 = 109.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.98x = 317.62 × 109.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.98x = 34,658.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,658.69/211.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.50

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