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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.30, 326.03 and 126.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.30, 326.03 and 126.09 is: 189.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.30 : 326.03 = 126.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.30/326.03 = 126.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.30x = 326.03 × 126.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.30x = 41,109.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,109.12/217.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.18

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