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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.18, 316.76 and 101.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.18, 316.76 and 101.57 is: 152.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.18 : 316.76 = 101.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.18/316.76 = 101.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.18x = 316.76 × 101.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.18x = 32,173.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,173.31/211.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.35

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