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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.22, 325.60 and 95.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.22, 325.60 and 95.37 is: 142.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.22 : 325.60 = 95.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.22/325.60 = 95.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.22x = 325.60 × 95.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.22x = 31,052.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,052.47/217.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.95

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