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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.16, 288.60 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.16, 288.60 and 126.24 is: 174.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.16 : 288.60 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.16/288.60 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.16x = 288.60 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.16x = 36,432.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,432.86/209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.19

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