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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.57, 317.41 and 96.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.57, 317.41 and 96.11 is: 144.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.57 : 317.41 = 96.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.57/317.41 = 96.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.57x = 317.41 × 96.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.57x = 30,506.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,506.28/211.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.19

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