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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.92, 318.03 and 103.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.92, 318.03 and 103.78 is: 155.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.92 : 318.03 = 103.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.92/318.03 = 103.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.92x = 318.03 × 103.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.92x = 33,005.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,005.16/211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.75

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