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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.29, 288.80 and 126.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.29, 288.80 and 126.43 is: 174.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.29 : 288.80 = 126.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.29/288.80 = 126.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.29x = 288.80 × 126.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.29x = 36,511.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,511.54/209.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.45

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