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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.40, 288.87 and 126.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.40, 288.87 and 126.51 is: 174.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.40 : 288.87 = 126.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.40/288.87 = 126.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.40x = 288.87 × 126.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.40x = 36,544.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,544.94/209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.52

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