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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209, 288.35 and 126.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209, 288.35 and 126.13 is: 174.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209 : 288.35 = 126.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209/288.35 = 126.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209x = 288.35 × 126.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209x = 36,369.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,369.59/209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.02

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