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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.64, 317.50 and 103.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.64, 317.50 and 103.42 is: 155.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.64 : 317.50 = 103.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.64/317.50 = 103.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.64x = 317.50 × 103.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.64x = 32,835.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,835.85/211.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.15

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