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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.78, 326.40 and 126.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.78, 326.40 and 126.34 is: 189.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.78 : 326.40 = 126.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.78/326.40 = 126.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.78x = 326.40 × 126.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.78x = 41,237.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,237.38/217.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.35

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