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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.84, 325.95 and 126.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.84, 325.95 and 126.58 is: 189.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.84 : 325.95 = 126.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.84/325.95 = 126.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.84x = 325.95 × 126.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.84x = 41,258.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,258.75/217.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.40

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