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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.73, 289.44 and 126.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.73, 289.44 and 126.83 is: 175.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.73 : 289.44 = 126.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.73/289.44 = 126.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.73x = 289.44 × 126.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.73x = 36,708.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,708.23/209.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.03

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