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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.82, 317.57 and 103.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.82, 317.57 and 103.50 is: 155.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.82 : 317.57 = 103.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.82/317.57 = 103.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.82x = 317.57 × 103.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.82x = 32,868.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,868.50/211.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.17

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