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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.97, 326.93 and 96.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.97, 326.93 and 96.14 is: 144.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.97 : 326.93 = 96.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.97/326.93 = 96.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.97x = 326.93 × 96.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.97x = 31,428.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,428.93/217.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.19

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