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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.95, 288.36 and 126.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.95, 288.36 and 126.07 is: 173.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.95 : 288.36 = 126.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.95/288.36 = 126.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.95x = 288.36 × 126.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.95x = 36,354.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,354.45/208.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.99

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