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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.02, 325.64 and 95.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.02, 325.64 and 95.29 is: 142.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.02 : 325.64 = 95.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.02/325.64 = 95.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.02x = 325.64 × 95.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.02x = 31,030.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,030.24/217.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.98

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