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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.55, 326.49 and 126.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.55, 326.49 and 126.29 is: 189.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.55 : 326.49 = 126.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.55/326.49 = 126.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.55x = 326.49 × 126.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.55x = 41,232.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,232.42/217.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.53

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