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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.44, 289.06 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.44, 289.06 and 126.54 is: 174.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.44 : 289.06 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.44/289.06 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.44x = 289.06 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.44x = 36,577.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,577.65/209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.65

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