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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.56, 289.22 and 126.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.56, 289.22 and 126.68 is: 174.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.56 : 289.22 = 126.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.56/289.22 = 126.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.56x = 289.22 × 126.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.56x = 36,638.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,638.39/209.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.83

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