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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.82, 326.94 and 126.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.82, 326.94 and 126.69 is: 190.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.82 : 326.94 = 126.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.82/326.94 = 126.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.82x = 326.94 × 126.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.82x = 41,420.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,420.03/217.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.16

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