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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.05, 288.57 and 187.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.05, 288.57 and 187.18 is: 258.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.05 : 288.57 = 187.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.05/288.57 = 187.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.05x = 288.57 × 187.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.05x = 54,014.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,014.53/209.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.38

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