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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.88, 326.94 and 96.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.88, 326.94 and 96.25 is: 144.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.88 : 326.94 = 96.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.88/326.94 = 96.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.88x = 326.94 × 96.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.88x = 31,467.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,467.98/217.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.43

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