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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.13, 325.71 and 95.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.13, 325.71 and 95.40 is: 143.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.13 : 325.71 = 95.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.13/325.71 = 95.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.13x = 325.71 × 95.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.13x = 31,072.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,072.06/217.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.10

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