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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.40, 326.03 and 126.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.40, 326.03 and 126.14 is: 189.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.40 : 326.03 = 126.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.40/326.03 = 126.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.40x = 326.03 × 126.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.40x = 41,125.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,125.42/217.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.17

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