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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.04, 288.50 and 138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.04, 288.50 and 138.12 is: 190.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.04 : 288.50 = 138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.04/288.50 = 138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.04x = 288.50 × 138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.04x = 39,847.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,847.62/209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.62

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