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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.21, 325.59 and 95.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.21, 325.59 and 95.44 is: 143.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.21 : 325.59 = 95.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.21/325.59 = 95.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.21x = 325.59 × 95.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.21x = 31,074.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,074.31/217.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.06

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