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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.01, 325.58 and 95.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.01, 325.58 and 95.27 is: 142.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.01 : 325.58 = 95.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.01/325.58 = 95.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.01x = 325.58 × 95.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.01x = 31,015.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,015.90/217.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.92

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