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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.94, 326.66 and 126.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.94, 326.66 and 126.59 is: 189.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.94 : 326.66 = 126.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.94/326.66 = 126.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.94x = 326.66 × 126.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.94x = 41,349.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,349.62/217.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.73

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