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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.58, 326.41 and 95.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.58, 326.41 and 95.87 is: 143.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.58 : 326.41 = 95.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.58/326.41 = 95.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.58x = 326.41 × 95.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.58x = 31,293.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,293.50/217.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.83

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