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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.73, 325.30 and 95.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.73, 325.30 and 95.10 is: 142.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.73 : 325.30 = 95.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.73/325.30 = 95.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.73x = 325.30 × 95.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.73x = 30,936.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,936.03/216.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.74

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