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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.52, 317.16 and 95.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.52, 317.16 and 95.95 is: 143.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.52 : 317.16 = 95.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.52/317.16 = 95.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.52x = 317.16 × 95.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.52x = 30,431.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,431.90/211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.87

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