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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.51, 326.08 and 126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.51, 326.08 and 126.27 is: 189.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.51 : 326.08 = 126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.51/326.08 = 126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.51x = 326.08 × 126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.51x = 41,174.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,174.12/217.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.30

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