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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.38, 325.83 and 95.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.38, 325.83 and 95.49 is: 143.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.38 : 325.83 = 95.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.38/325.83 = 95.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.38x = 325.83 × 95.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.38x = 31,113.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,113.51/217.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.13

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