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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.11, 288.63 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.11, 288.63 and 134.48 is: 185.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.11 : 288.63 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.11/288.63 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.11x = 288.63 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.11x = 38,816.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,816.55/209.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.63

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