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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.98, 317.97 and 109.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.98, 317.97 and 109.23 is: 163.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.98 : 317.97 = 109.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.98/317.97 = 109.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.98x = 317.97 × 109.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.98x = 34,731.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,731.86/211.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.85

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