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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.28, 316.71 and 103.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.28, 316.71 and 103.01 is: 154.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.28 : 316.71 = 103.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.28/316.71 = 103.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.28x = 316.71 × 103.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.28x = 32,622.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,622.71/211.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.41

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