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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.65, 289.34 and 126.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.65, 289.34 and 126.75 is: 174.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.65 : 289.34 = 126.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.65/289.34 = 126.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.65x = 289.34 × 126.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.65x = 36,674.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,674.09/209.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.93

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