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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.59, 317.32 and 95.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.59, 317.32 and 95.97 is: 143.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.59 : 317.32 = 95.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.59/317.32 = 95.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.59x = 317.32 × 95.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.59x = 30,453.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,453.20/211.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.93

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