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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.45, 317.21 and 95.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.45, 317.21 and 95.89 is: 143.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.45 : 317.21 = 95.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.45/317.21 = 95.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.45x = 317.21 × 95.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.45x = 30,417.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,417.90/211.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.85

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