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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.44, 317.15 and 94.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.44, 317.15 and 94.28 is: 141.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.44 : 317.15 = 94.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.44/317.15 = 94.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.44x = 317.15 × 94.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.44x = 29,900.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,900.90/211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.42

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