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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.19, 288.54 and 135.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.19, 288.54 and 135.55 is: 186.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.19 : 288.54 = 135.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.19/288.54 = 135.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.19x = 288.54 × 135.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.19x = 39,110.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,110.88/209.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.96

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