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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.76, 317.64 and 96.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.76, 317.64 and 96.18 is: 144.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.76 : 317.64 = 96.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.76/317.64 = 96.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.76x = 317.64 × 96.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.76x = 30,550.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,550.62/211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.27

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