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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.84, 325.41 and 95.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.84, 325.41 and 95.04 is: 142.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.84 : 325.41 = 95.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.84/325.41 = 95.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.84x = 325.41 × 95.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.84x = 30,926.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,926.97/216.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.63

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