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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.22, 288.54 and 187.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.22, 288.54 and 187.62 is: 258.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.22 : 288.54 = 187.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.22/288.54 = 187.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.22x = 288.54 × 187.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.22x = 54,135.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,135.87/209.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.75

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