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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.21, 288.46 and 135.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.21, 288.46 and 135.53 is: 186.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.21 : 288.46 = 135.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.21/288.46 = 135.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.21x = 288.46 × 135.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.21x = 39,094.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,094.98/209.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.87

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