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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.99, 289.74 and 127.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.99, 289.74 and 127.07 is: 175.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.99 : 289.74 = 127.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.99/289.74 = 127.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.99x = 289.74 × 127.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.99x = 36,815.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,815.81/209.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.32

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