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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.67, 317.32 and 103.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.67, 317.32 and 103.40 is: 155.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.67 : 317.32 = 103.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.67/317.32 = 103.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.67x = 317.32 × 103.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.67x = 32,810.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,810.89/211.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.01

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