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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.01, 288.45 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.01, 288.45 and 126.18 is: 174.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.01 : 288.45 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.01/288.45 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.01x = 288.45 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.01x = 36,398.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,398.19/209.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.15

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