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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.08, 288.38 and 135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.08, 288.38 and 135.34 is: 186.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.08 : 288.38 = 135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.08/288.38 = 135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.08x = 288.38 × 135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.08x = 39,028.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,028.67/209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.67

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