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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.27, 317.04 and 103.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.27, 317.04 and 103.07 is: 154.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.27 : 317.04 = 103.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.27/317.04 = 103.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.27x = 317.04 × 103.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.27x = 32,677.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,677.31/211.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.67

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