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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.59, 317.28 and 95.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.59, 317.28 and 95.96 is: 143.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.59 : 317.28 = 95.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.59/317.28 = 95.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.59x = 317.28 × 95.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.59x = 30,446.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,446.19/211.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.89

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