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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.11, 317.96 and 94.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.11, 317.96 and 94.91 is: 142.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.11 : 317.96 = 94.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.11/317.96 = 94.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.11x = 317.96 × 94.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.11x = 30,178.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,178.62/212.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.28

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