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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.37, 288.94 and 126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.37, 288.94 and 126.44 is: 174.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.37 : 288.94 = 126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.37/288.94 = 126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.37x = 288.94 × 126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.37x = 36,533.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,533.57/209.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.49

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