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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.66, 326.46 and 95.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.66, 326.46 and 95.89 is: 143.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.66 : 326.46 = 95.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.66/326.46 = 95.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.66x = 326.46 × 95.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.66x = 31,304.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,304.25/217.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.82

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