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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.61, 289.35 and 126.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.61, 289.35 and 126.71 is: 174.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.61 : 289.35 = 126.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.61/289.35 = 126.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.61x = 289.35 × 126.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.61x = 36,662.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,662.09/209.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.91

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