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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.37, 317.05 and 103.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.37, 317.05 and 103.10 is: 154.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.37 : 317.05 = 103.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.37/317.05 = 103.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.37x = 317.05 × 103.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.37x = 32,686.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,686.01/211.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.64

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