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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.63, 289.27 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.63, 289.27 and 126.74 is: 174.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.63 : 289.27 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.63/289.27 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.63x = 289.27 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.63x = 36,661.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,661.45/209.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.89

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