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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.57, 325.62 and 126.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.57, 325.62 and 126.13 is: 188.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.57 : 325.62 = 126.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.57/325.62 = 126.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.57x = 325.62 × 126.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.57x = 41,070.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,070.45/217.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.77

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