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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.57, 289.13 and 126.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.57, 289.13 and 126.70 is: 174.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.57 : 289.13 = 126.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.57/289.13 = 126.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.57x = 289.13 × 126.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.57x = 36,631.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,631.41/209.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.80

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