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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.05, 288.29 and 135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.05, 288.29 and 135.28 is: 186.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.05 : 288.29 = 135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.05/288.29 = 135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.05x = 288.29 × 135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.05x = 39,000.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,000.57/209.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.56

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