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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.93, 317.93 and 103.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.93, 317.93 and 103.71 is: 155.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.93 : 317.93 = 103.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.93/317.93 = 103.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.93x = 317.93 × 103.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.93x = 32,972.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,972.52/211.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.58

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