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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.15, 316.46 and 95.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.15, 316.46 and 95.59 is: 143.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.15 : 316.46 = 95.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.15/316.46 = 95.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.15x = 316.46 × 95.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.15x = 30,249.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,249.93/211.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.26

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