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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.08, 288.48 and 126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.08, 288.48 and 126.21 is: 174.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.08 : 288.48 = 126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.08/288.48 = 126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.08x = 288.48 × 126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.08x = 36,409.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,409.06/209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.14

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