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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.35, 326.57 and 126.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.35, 326.57 and 126.09 is: 189.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.35 : 326.57 = 126.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.35/326.57 = 126.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.35x = 326.57 × 126.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.35x = 41,176.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,176.58/217.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.45

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