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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.30, 325.77 and 95.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.30, 325.77 and 95.48 is: 143.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.30 : 325.77 = 95.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.30/325.77 = 95.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.30x = 325.77 × 95.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.30x = 31,102.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,102.89/217.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.13

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