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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.59, 289.26 and 126.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.59, 289.26 and 126.70 is: 174.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.59 : 289.26 = 126.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.59/289.26 = 126.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.59x = 289.26 × 126.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.59x = 36,648.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,648.93/209.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.86

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