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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.23, 288.81 and 126.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.23, 288.81 and 126.31 is: 174.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.23 : 288.81 = 126.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.23/288.81 = 126.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.23x = 288.81 × 126.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.23x = 36,479.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,479.59/209.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.35

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