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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.80, 317.34 and 96.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.80, 317.34 and 96.15 is: 144.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.80 : 317.34 = 96.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.80/317.34 = 96.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.80x = 317.34 × 96.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.80x = 30,512.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,512.24/211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.06

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