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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.44, 288.92 and 126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.44, 288.92 and 126.50 is: 174.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.44 : 288.92 = 126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.44/288.92 = 126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.44x = 288.92 × 126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.44x = 36,548.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,548.38/209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.51

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