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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.26, 316.96 and 95.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.26, 316.96 and 95.69 is: 143.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.26 : 316.96 = 95.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.26/316.96 = 95.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.26x = 316.96 × 95.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.26x = 30,329.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,329.90/211.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.57

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