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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.14, 316.73 and 102.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.14, 316.73 and 102.85 is: 154.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.14 : 316.73 = 102.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.14/316.73 = 102.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.14x = 316.73 × 102.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.14x = 32,574.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,574.37/211.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.28

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