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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.97, 288.41 and 126.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.97, 288.41 and 126.12 is: 174.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.97 : 288.41 = 126.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.97/288.41 = 126.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.97x = 288.41 × 126.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.97x = 36,373.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,373.64/208.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.07

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