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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.51, 289.14 and 126.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.51, 289.14 and 126.65 is: 174.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.51 : 289.14 = 126.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.51/289.14 = 126.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.51x = 289.14 × 126.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.51x = 36,619.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,619.58/209.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.79

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