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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.82, 326.36 and 95.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.82, 326.36 and 95.78 is: 143.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.82 : 326.36 = 95.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.82/326.36 = 95.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.82x = 326.36 × 95.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.82x = 31,259.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,259.82/217.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.51

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