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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.69, 317.13 and 103.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.69, 317.13 and 103.42 is: 154.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.69 : 317.13 = 103.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.69/317.13 = 103.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.69x = 317.13 × 103.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.69x = 32,797.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,797.58/211.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.93

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