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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.96, 316.26 and 95.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.96, 316.26 and 95.31 is: 142.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.96 : 316.26 = 95.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.96/316.26 = 95.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.96x = 316.26 × 95.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.96x = 30,142.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,142.74/210.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.88

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