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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.35, 289.02 and 126.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.35, 289.02 and 126.51 is: 174.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.35 : 289.02 = 126.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.35/289.02 = 126.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.35x = 289.02 × 126.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.35x = 36,563.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,563.92/209.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.65

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