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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.92, 317.88 and 103.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.92, 317.88 and 103.84 is: 155.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.92 : 317.88 = 103.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.92/317.88 = 103.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.92x = 317.88 × 103.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.92x = 33,008.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,008.66/211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.76

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