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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.38, 288.94 and 126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.38, 288.94 and 126.56 is: 174.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.38 : 288.94 = 126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.38/288.94 = 126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.38x = 288.94 × 126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.38x = 36,566.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,566.80/209.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.65

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