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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.29, 325.97 and 126.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.29, 325.97 and 126.03 is: 189.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.29 : 325.97 = 126.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.29/325.97 = 126.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.29x = 325.97 × 126.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.29x = 41,081.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,081.37/217.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.06

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