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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.76, 317.50 and 103.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.76, 317.50 and 103.49 is: 155.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.76 : 317.50 = 103.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.76/317.50 = 103.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.76x = 317.50 × 103.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.76x = 32,858.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,858.08/211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.17

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