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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.40, 317.04 and 101.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.40, 317.04 and 101.64 is: 152.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.40 : 317.04 = 101.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.40/317.04 = 101.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.40x = 317.04 × 101.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.40x = 32,223.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,223.95/211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.43

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