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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.15, 313.38 and 126.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.15, 313.38 and 126.91 is: 190.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.15 : 313.38 = 126.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.15/313.38 = 126.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.15x = 313.38 × 126.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.15x = 39,771.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,771.03/209.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.16

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