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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.19, 288.53 and 134.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.19, 288.53 and 134.43 is: 185.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.19 : 288.53 = 134.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.19/288.53 = 134.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.19x = 288.53 × 134.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.19x = 38,787.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,787.14/209.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.42

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