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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.76, 325.68 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.76, 325.68 and 126.24 is: 188.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.76 : 325.68 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.76/325.68 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.76x = 325.68 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.76x = 41,113.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,113.84/217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.80

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