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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.09, 288.68 and 134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.09, 288.68 and 134.44 is: 185.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.09 : 288.68 = 134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.09/288.68 = 134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.09x = 288.68 × 134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.09x = 38,809.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,809.75/209.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.62

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