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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.11, 288.63 and 135.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.11, 288.63 and 135.63 is: 187.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.11 : 288.63 = 135.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.11/288.63 = 135.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.11x = 288.63 × 135.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.11x = 39,146.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,146.89/209.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.21

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