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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.61, 326.51 and 95.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.61, 326.51 and 95.84 is: 143.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.61 : 326.51 = 95.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.61/326.51 = 95.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.61x = 326.51 × 95.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.61x = 31,292.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,292.72/217.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.80

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