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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.35, 288.94 and 126.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.35, 288.94 and 126.47 is: 174.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.35 : 288.94 = 126.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.35/288.94 = 126.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.35x = 288.94 × 126.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.35x = 36,543.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,543.18/209.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.55

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