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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.70, 326.98 and 126.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.70, 326.98 and 126.58 is: 190.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.70 : 326.98 = 126.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.70/326.98 = 126.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.70x = 326.98 × 126.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.70x = 41,389.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,389.13/217.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.12

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