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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.95, 317.57 and 96.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.95, 317.57 and 96.26 is: 144.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.95 : 317.57 = 96.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.95/317.57 = 96.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.95x = 317.57 × 96.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.95x = 30,567.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,567.22/211.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.22

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