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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.97, 317.61 and 103.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.97, 317.61 and 103.54 is: 155.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.97 : 317.61 = 103.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.97/317.61 = 103.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.97x = 317.61 × 103.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.97x = 32,885.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,885.34/211.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.14

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