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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.87, 327.09 and 126.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.87, 327.09 and 126.63 is: 190.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.87 : 327.09 = 126.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.87/327.09 = 126.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.87x = 327.09 × 126.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.87x = 41,417.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,417.14/217.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.10

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