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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.74, 326.28 and 95.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.74, 326.28 and 95.78 is: 143.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.74 : 326.28 = 95.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.74/326.28 = 95.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.74x = 326.28 × 95.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.74x = 31,251.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,251.10/217.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.52

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