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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.22, 288.71 and 126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.22, 288.71 and 126.32 is: 174.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.22 : 288.71 = 126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.22/288.71 = 126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.22x = 288.71 × 126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.22x = 36,469.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,469.08/209.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.31

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