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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.97, 317.82 and 103.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.97, 317.82 and 103.73 is: 155.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.97 : 317.82 = 103.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.97/317.82 = 103.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.97x = 317.82 × 103.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.97x = 32,967.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,967.47/211.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.53

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