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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.73, 317.71 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.73, 317.71 and 103.52 is: 155.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.73 : 317.71 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.73/317.71 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.73x = 317.71 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.73x = 32,887.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,887.23/211.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.33

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