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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.44, 316.89 and 102.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.44, 316.89 and 102.99 is: 154.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.44 : 316.89 = 102.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.44/316.89 = 102.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.44x = 316.89 × 102.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.44x = 32,636.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,636.50/211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.35

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