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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.54, 326.53 and 126.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.54, 326.53 and 126.41 is: 189.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.54 : 326.53 = 126.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.54/326.53 = 126.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.54x = 326.53 × 126.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.54x = 41,277.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,277.02/217.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.75

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