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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.08, 288.30 and 135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.08, 288.30 and 135.30 is: 186.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.08 : 288.30 = 135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.08/288.30 = 135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.08x = 288.30 × 135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.08x = 39,006.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,006.99/209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.56

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