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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.74, 326.72 and 126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.74, 326.72 and 126.48 is: 189.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.74 : 326.72 = 126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.74/326.72 = 126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.74x = 326.72 × 126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.74x = 41,322.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,322.91/217.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.78

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