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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.01, 288.40 and 126.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.01, 288.40 and 126.12 is: 174.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.01 : 288.40 = 126.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.01/288.40 = 126.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.01x = 288.40 × 126.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.01x = 36,373.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,373.01/209.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.03

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