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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.00, 288.37 and 126.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.00, 288.37 and 126.11 is: 174.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.00 : 288.37 = 126.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.00/288.37 = 126.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.00x = 288.37 × 126.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.00x = 36,367.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,367.38/209.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.00

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