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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.03, 288.56 and 134.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.03, 288.56 and 134.45 is: 185.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.03 : 288.56 = 134.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.03/288.56 = 134.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.03x = 288.56 × 134.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.03x = 38,796.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,796.89/209.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.60

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