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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.18, 325.67 and 95.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.18, 325.67 and 95.35 is: 142.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.18 : 325.67 = 95.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.18/325.67 = 95.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.18x = 325.67 × 95.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.18x = 31,052.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,052.63/217.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.98

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