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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.21, 316.87 and 95.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.21, 316.87 and 95.66 is: 143.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.21 : 316.87 = 95.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.21/316.87 = 95.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.21x = 316.87 × 95.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.21x = 30,310.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,310.01/211.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.51

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