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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.04, 288.54 and 135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.04, 288.54 and 135.54 is: 187.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.04 : 288.54 = 135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.04/288.54 = 135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.04x = 288.54 × 135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.04x = 39,108.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,108.71/209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.09

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