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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.60, 289.18 and 126.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.60, 289.18 and 126.73 is: 174.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.60 : 289.18 = 126.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.60/289.18 = 126.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.60x = 289.18 × 126.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.60x = 36,647.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,647.78/209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.85

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