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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.40, 317.28 and 103.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.40, 317.28 and 103.26 is: 154.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.40 : 317.28 = 103.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.40/317.28 = 103.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.40x = 317.28 × 103.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.40x = 32,762.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,762.33/211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.98

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