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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.88, 289.64 and 127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.88, 289.64 and 127.04 is: 175.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.88 : 289.64 = 127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.88/289.64 = 127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.88x = 289.64 × 127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.88x = 36,795.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,795.87/209.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.32

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