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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.00, 288.42 and 126.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.00, 288.42 and 126.09 is: 174.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.00 : 288.42 = 126.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.00/288.42 = 126.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.00x = 288.42 × 126.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.00x = 36,366.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,366.88/209.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.01

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