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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.94, 326.98 and 96.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.94, 326.98 and 96.12 is: 144.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.94 : 326.98 = 96.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.94/326.98 = 96.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.94x = 326.98 × 96.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.94x = 31,429.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,429.32/217.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.21

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