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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.78, 325.24 and 95.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.78, 325.24 and 95.05 is: 142.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.78 : 325.24 = 95.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.78/325.24 = 95.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.78x = 325.24 × 95.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.78x = 30,912.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,912.40/216.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.60

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