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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.96, 317.94 and 96.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.96, 317.94 and 96.37 is: 144.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.96 : 317.94 = 96.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.96/317.94 = 96.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.96x = 317.94 × 96.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.96x = 30,639.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,639.88/211.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.56

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