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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.51, 289.05 and 126.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.51, 289.05 and 126.59 is: 174.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.51 : 289.05 = 126.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.51/289.05 = 126.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.51x = 289.05 × 126.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.51x = 36,589.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,589.39/209.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.65

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