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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.33, 316.98 and 95.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.33, 316.98 and 95.77 is: 143.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.33 : 316.98 = 95.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.33/316.98 = 95.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.33x = 316.98 × 95.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.33x = 30,357.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,357.17/211.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.65

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