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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.16, 288.36 and 187.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.16, 288.36 and 187.56 is: 258.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.16 : 288.36 = 187.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.16/288.36 = 187.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.16x = 288.36 × 187.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.16x = 54,084.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,084.80/209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.58

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