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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.10, 316.38 and 102.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.10, 316.38 and 102.74 is: 153.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.10 : 316.38 = 102.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.10/316.38 = 102.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.10x = 316.38 × 102.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.10x = 32,504.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,504.88/211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.98

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