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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.85, 317.69 and 96.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.85, 317.69 and 96.38 is: 144.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.85 : 317.69 = 96.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.85/317.69 = 96.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.85x = 317.69 × 96.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.85x = 30,618.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,618.99/211.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.53

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