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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.51, 317.01 and 95.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.51, 317.01 and 95.98 is: 143.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.51 : 317.01 = 95.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.51/317.01 = 95.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.51x = 317.01 × 95.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.51x = 30,426.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,426.14/211.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.86

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