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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212, 317.84 and 103.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212, 317.84 and 103.76 is: 155.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212 : 317.84 = 103.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212/317.84 = 103.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212x = 317.84 × 103.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212x = 32,979.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,979.08/212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.56

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