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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.65, 289.23 and 126.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.65, 289.23 and 126.76 is: 174.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.65 : 289.23 = 126.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.65/289.23 = 126.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.65x = 289.23 × 126.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.65x = 36,662.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,662.79/209.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.88

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