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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.01, 317.74 and 109.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.01, 317.74 and 109.27 is: 163.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.01 : 317.74 = 109.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.01/317.74 = 109.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.01x = 317.74 × 109.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.01x = 34,719.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,719.45/212.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.76

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