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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.04, 316.59 and 95.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.04, 316.59 and 95.52 is: 143.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.04 : 316.59 = 95.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.04/316.59 = 95.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.04x = 316.59 × 95.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.04x = 30,240.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,240.68/211.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.29

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