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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.75, 317.72 and 96.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.75, 317.72 and 96.23 is: 144.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.75 : 317.72 = 96.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.75/317.72 = 96.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.75x = 317.72 × 96.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.75x = 30,572.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,572.61/211.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.38

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