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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.87, 317.85 and 103.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.87, 317.85 and 103.53 is: 155.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.87 : 317.85 = 103.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.87/317.85 = 103.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.87x = 317.85 × 103.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.87x = 32,907.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,907.01/211.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.32

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