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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.42, 317.19 and 95.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.42, 317.19 and 95.83 is: 143.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.42 : 317.19 = 95.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.42/317.19 = 95.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.42x = 317.19 × 95.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.42x = 30,396.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,396.53/211.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.78

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