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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.31, 326.19 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.31, 326.19 and 126.18 is: 189.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.31 : 326.19 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.31/326.19 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.31x = 326.19 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.31x = 41,158.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,158.65/217.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.40

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