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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.96, 326.84 and 126.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.96, 326.84 and 126.69 is: 189.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.96 : 326.84 = 126.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.96/326.84 = 126.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.96x = 326.84 × 126.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.96x = 41,406.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,406.21/217.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.97

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