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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.81, 317.79 and 103.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.81, 317.79 and 103.66 is: 155.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.81 : 317.79 = 103.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.81/317.79 = 103.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.81x = 317.79 × 103.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.81x = 32,942.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,942.11/211.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.53

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