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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.30, 316.89 and 95.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.30, 316.89 and 95.68 is: 143.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.30 : 316.89 = 95.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.30/316.89 = 95.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.30x = 316.89 × 95.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.30x = 30,320.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,320.16/211.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.50

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