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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.52, 326.29 and 95.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.52, 326.29 and 95.76 is: 143.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.52 : 326.29 = 95.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.52/326.29 = 95.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.52x = 326.29 × 95.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.52x = 31,245.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,245.29/217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.64

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