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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.36, 325.92 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.36, 325.92 and 126.23 is: 189.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.36 : 325.92 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.36/325.92 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.36x = 325.92 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.36x = 41,140.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,140.88/217.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.28

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