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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.24, 316.82 and 95.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.24, 316.82 and 95.56 is: 143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.24 : 316.82 = 95.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.24/316.82 = 95.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.24x = 316.82 × 95.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.24x = 30,275.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,275.32/211.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.32

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