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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.14, 325.84 and 95.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.14, 325.84 and 95.42 is: 143.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.14 : 325.84 = 95.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.14/325.84 = 95.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.14x = 325.84 × 95.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.14x = 31,091.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,091.65/217.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.19

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