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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.28, 317.01 and 103.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.28, 317.01 and 103.05 is: 154.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.28 : 317.01 = 103.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.28/317.01 = 103.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.28x = 317.01 × 103.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.28x = 32,667.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,667.88/211.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.62

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