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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.92, 288.38 and 126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.92, 288.38 and 126.08 is: 174.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.92 : 288.38 = 126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.92/288.38 = 126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.92x = 288.38 × 126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.92x = 36,358.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,358.95/208.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.03

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