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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.78, 326.58 and 95.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.78, 326.58 and 95.96 is: 143.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.78 : 326.58 = 95.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.78/326.58 = 95.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.78x = 326.58 × 95.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.78x = 31,338.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,338.62/217.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.90

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