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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.05, 288.34 and 135.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.05, 288.34 and 135.45 is: 186.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.05 : 288.34 = 135.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.05/288.34 = 135.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.05x = 288.34 × 135.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.05x = 39,055.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,055.31/209.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.83

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