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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.06, 325.77 and 95.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.06, 325.77 and 95.38 is: 143.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.06 : 325.77 = 95.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.06/325.77 = 95.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.06x = 325.77 × 95.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.06x = 31,071.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,071.94/217.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.15

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