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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.34, 316.79 and 102.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.34, 316.79 and 102.98 is: 154.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.34 : 316.79 = 102.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.34/316.79 = 102.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.34x = 316.79 × 102.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.34x = 32,623.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,623.03/211.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.36

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