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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.28, 288.84 and 126.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.28, 288.84 and 126.39 is: 174.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.28 : 288.84 = 126.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.28/288.84 = 126.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.28x = 288.84 × 126.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.28x = 36,506.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,506.49/209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.44

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