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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.69, 317.62 and 96.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.69, 317.62 and 96.10 is: 144.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.69 : 317.62 = 96.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.69/317.62 = 96.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.69x = 317.62 × 96.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.69x = 30,523.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,523.28/211.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.19

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