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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.36, 288.78 and 126.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.36, 288.78 and 126.39 is: 174.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.36 : 288.78 = 126.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.36/288.78 = 126.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.36x = 288.78 × 126.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.36x = 36,498.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,498.90/209.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.34

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