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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.09, 288.64 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.09, 288.64 and 134.48 is: 185.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.09 : 288.64 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.09/288.64 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.09x = 288.64 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.09x = 38,817.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,817.20/209.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.65

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