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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.24, 288.80 and 126.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.24, 288.80 and 126.35 is: 174.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.24 : 288.80 = 126.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.24/288.80 = 126.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.24x = 288.80 × 126.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.24x = 36,489.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,489.88/209.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.39

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