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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.78, 289.49 and 126.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.78, 289.49 and 126.87 is: 175.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.78 : 289.49 = 126.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.78/289.49 = 126.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.78x = 289.49 × 126.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.78x = 36,727.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,727.91/209.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.08

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