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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.32, 325.80 and 95.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.32, 325.80 and 95.70 is: 143.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.32 : 325.80 = 95.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.32/325.80 = 95.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.32x = 325.80 × 95.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.32x = 31,179.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,179.06/217.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.47

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