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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.95, 326.44 and 126.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.95, 326.44 and 126.55 is: 189.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.95 : 326.44 = 126.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.95/326.44 = 126.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.95x = 326.44 × 126.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.95x = 41,310.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,310.98/217.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.54

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