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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.12, 325.44 and 95.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.12, 325.44 and 95.20 is: 142.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.12 : 325.44 = 95.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.12/325.44 = 95.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.12x = 325.44 × 95.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.12x = 30,981.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,981.89/217.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.69

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