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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.62, 289.16 and 126.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.62, 289.16 and 126.70 is: 174.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.62 : 289.16 = 126.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.62/289.16 = 126.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.62x = 289.16 × 126.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.62x = 36,636.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,636.57/209.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.78

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