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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.69, 317.16 and 95.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.69, 317.16 and 95.95 is: 143.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.69 : 317.16 = 95.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.69/317.16 = 95.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.69x = 317.16 × 95.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.69x = 30,431.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,431.50/211.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.76

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