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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.37, 325.96 and 95.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.37, 325.96 and 95.67 is: 143.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.37 : 325.96 = 95.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.37/325.96 = 95.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.37x = 325.96 × 95.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.37x = 31,184.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,184.59/217.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.46

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