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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.48, 325.94 and 126.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.48, 325.94 and 126.13 is: 189.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.48 : 325.94 = 126.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.48/325.94 = 126.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.48x = 325.94 × 126.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.48x = 41,110.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,110.81/217.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.03

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