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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.65, 317.15 and 95.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.65, 317.15 and 95.95 is: 143.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.65 : 317.15 = 95.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.65/317.15 = 95.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.65x = 317.15 × 95.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.65x = 30,430.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,430.82/211.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.78

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