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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.31, 288.80 and 126.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.31, 288.80 and 126.38 is: 174.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.31 : 288.80 = 126.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.31/288.80 = 126.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.31x = 288.80 × 126.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.31x = 36,498.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,498.54/209.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.38

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