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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.23, 325.88 and 95.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.23, 325.88 and 95.49 is: 143.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.23 : 325.88 = 95.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.23/325.88 = 95.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.23x = 325.88 × 95.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.23x = 31,117.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,117.80/217.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.25

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