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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.29, 316.85 and 95.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.29, 316.85 and 95.82 is: 143.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.29 : 316.85 = 95.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.29/316.85 = 95.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.29x = 316.85 × 95.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.29x = 30,359.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,359.44/211.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.68

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