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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.85, 289.59 and 126.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.85, 289.59 and 126.95 is: 175.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.85 : 289.59 = 126.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.85/289.59 = 126.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.85x = 289.59 × 126.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.85x = 36,762.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,762.00/209.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.18

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