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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.47, 326.25 and 95.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.47, 326.25 and 95.79 is: 143.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.47 : 326.25 = 95.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.47/326.25 = 95.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.47x = 326.25 × 95.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.47x = 31,251.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,251.49/217.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.70

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