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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.58, 289.27 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.58, 289.27 and 126.74 is: 174.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.58 : 289.27 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.58/289.27 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.58x = 289.27 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.58x = 36,662.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,662.08/209.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.93

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