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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.72, 317.42 and 96.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.72, 317.42 and 96.24 is: 144.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.72 : 317.42 = 96.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.72/317.42 = 96.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.72x = 317.42 × 96.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.72x = 30,548.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,548.50/211.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.29

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