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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.75, 326.35 and 126.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.75, 326.35 and 126.49 is: 189.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.75 : 326.35 = 126.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.75/326.35 = 126.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.75x = 326.35 × 126.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.75x = 41,280.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,280.01/217.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.58

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