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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.88, 289.65 and 127.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.88, 289.65 and 127.01 is: 175.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.88 : 289.65 = 127.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.88/289.65 = 127.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.88x = 289.65 × 127.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.88x = 36,789.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,789.10/209.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.29

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