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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.89, 317.79 and 103.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.89, 317.79 and 103.71 is: 155.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.89 : 317.79 = 103.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.89/317.79 = 103.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.89x = 317.79 × 103.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.89x = 32,958.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,958.00/211.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.54

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