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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.99, 327 and 126.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.99, 327 and 126.79 is: 190.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.99 : 327 = 126.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.99/327 = 126.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.99x = 327 × 126.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.99x = 41,460.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,460.33/217.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.19

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