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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.77, 317.76 and 96.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.77, 317.76 and 96.30 is: 144.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.77 : 317.76 = 96.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.77/317.76 = 96.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.77x = 317.76 × 96.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.77x = 30,600.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,600.29/211.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.50

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