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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.92, 326.77 and 126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.92, 326.77 and 126.64 is: 189.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.92 : 326.77 = 126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.92/326.77 = 126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.92x = 326.77 × 126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.92x = 41,382.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,382.72/217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.90

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