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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.42, 316.83 and 95.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.42, 316.83 and 95.74 is: 143.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.42 : 316.83 = 95.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.42/316.83 = 95.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.42x = 316.83 × 95.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.42x = 30,333.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,333.30/211.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.47

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