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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.79, 289.44 and 126.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.79, 289.44 and 126.87 is: 175.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.79 : 289.44 = 126.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.79/289.44 = 126.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.79x = 289.44 × 126.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.79x = 36,720.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,720.17/209.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.03

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