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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.68, 326.52 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.68, 326.52 and 95.88 is: 143.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.68 : 326.52 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.68/326.52 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.68x = 326.52 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.68x = 31,306.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,306.74/217.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.82

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