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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.99, 317.85 and 96.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.99, 317.85 and 96.49 is: 144.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.99 : 317.85 = 96.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.99/317.85 = 96.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.99x = 317.85 × 96.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.99x = 30,669.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,669.35/211.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.67

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