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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.09, 317.72 and 109.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.09, 317.72 and 109.22 is: 163.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.09 : 317.72 = 109.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.09/317.72 = 109.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.09x = 317.72 × 109.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.09x = 34,700.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,700.06/212.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.61

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