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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.71, 317.31 and 96.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.71, 317.31 and 96.13 is: 144.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.71 : 317.31 = 96.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.71/317.31 = 96.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.71x = 317.31 × 96.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.71x = 30,501.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,501.26/211.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.07

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