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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.20, 325.94 and 95.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.20, 325.94 and 95.48 is: 143.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.20 : 325.94 = 95.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.20/325.94 = 95.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.20x = 325.94 × 95.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.20x = 31,118.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,118.64/217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.27

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