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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.06, 288.54 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.06, 288.54 and 126.18 is: 174.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.06 : 288.54 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.06/288.54 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.06x = 288.54 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.06x = 36,407.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,407.98/209.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.15

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