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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.01, 317.76 and 96.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.01, 317.76 and 96.48 is: 144.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.01 : 317.76 = 96.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.01/317.76 = 96.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.01x = 317.76 × 96.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.01x = 30,657.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,657.00/212.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.61

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