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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.48, 325.88 and 95.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.48, 325.88 and 95.52 is: 143.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.48 : 325.88 = 95.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.48/325.88 = 95.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.48x = 325.88 × 95.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.48x = 31,128.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,128.06/217.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.13

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