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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.34, 317.12 and 95.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.34, 317.12 and 95.83 is: 143.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.34 : 317.12 = 95.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.34/317.12 = 95.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.34x = 317.12 × 95.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.34x = 30,389.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,389.61/211.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.79

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