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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.27, 288.78 and 135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.27, 288.78 and 135.56 is: 187.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.27 : 288.78 = 135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.27/288.78 = 135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.27x = 288.78 × 135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.27x = 39,147.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,147.02/209.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.06

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