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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.29, 316.71 and 102.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.29, 316.71 and 102.94 is: 154.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.29 : 316.71 = 102.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.29/316.71 = 102.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.29x = 316.71 × 102.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.29x = 32,602.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,602.13/211.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.30

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