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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.83, 317.73 and 102.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.83, 317.73 and 102.12 is: 153.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.83 : 317.73 = 102.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.83/317.73 = 102.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.83x = 317.73 × 102.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.83x = 32,446.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,446.59/211.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.17

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