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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.07, 316.38 and 101.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.07, 316.38 and 101.32 is: 151.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.07 : 316.38 = 101.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.07/316.38 = 101.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.07x = 316.38 × 101.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.07x = 32,055.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,055.21/211.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.87

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