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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217, 325.42 and 95.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217, 325.42 and 95.24 is: 142.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217 : 325.42 = 95.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217/325.42 = 95.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217x = 325.42 × 95.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217x = 30,993.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,993.00/217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.82

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