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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.23, 288.74 and 126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.23, 288.74 and 126.32 is: 174.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.23 : 288.74 = 126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.23/288.74 = 126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.23x = 288.74 × 126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.23x = 36,473.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,473.73/209.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.33

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