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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.36, 288.93 and 126.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.36, 288.93 and 126.46 is: 174.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.36 : 288.93 = 126.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.36/288.93 = 126.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.36x = 288.93 × 126.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.36x = 36,538.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,538.21/209.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.53

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