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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.20, 326.22 and 126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.20, 326.22 and 126.08 is: 189.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.20 : 326.22 = 126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.20/326.22 = 126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.20x = 326.22 × 126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.20x = 41,129.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,129.82/217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.36

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