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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.20, 316.55 and 95.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.20, 316.55 and 95.70 is: 143.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.20 : 316.55 = 95.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.20/316.55 = 95.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.20x = 316.55 × 95.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.20x = 30,293.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,293.36/211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.43

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