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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.39, 288.90 and 125.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.39, 288.90 and 125.35 is: 172.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.39 : 288.90 = 125.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.39/288.90 = 125.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.39x = 288.90 × 125.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.39x = 36,212.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,212.89/209.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.95

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