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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.51, 326.45 and 126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.51, 326.45 and 126.08 is: 189.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.51 : 326.45 = 126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.51/326.45 = 126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.51x = 326.45 × 126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.51x = 41,158.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,158.57/217.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.23

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