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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.49, 316.95 and 95.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.49, 316.95 and 95.76 is: 143.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.49 : 316.95 = 95.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.49/316.95 = 95.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.49x = 316.95 × 95.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.49x = 30,351.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,351.13/211.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.51

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