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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.54, 325.81 and 126.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.54, 325.81 and 126.01 is: 188.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.54 : 325.81 = 126.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.54/325.81 = 126.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.54x = 325.81 × 126.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.54x = 41,055.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,055.32/217.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.73

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