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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.07, 288.62 and 126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.07, 288.62 and 126.20 is: 174.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.07 : 288.62 = 126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.07/288.62 = 126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.07x = 288.62 × 126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.07x = 36,421.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,421.77/209.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.21

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