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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.92, 318 and 103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.92, 318 and 103.80 is: 155.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.92 : 318 = 103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.92/318 = 103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.92x = 318 × 103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.92x = 33,008.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,008.40/211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.76

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