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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.28, 288.76 and 135.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.28, 288.76 and 135.59 is: 187.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.28 : 288.76 = 135.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.28/288.76 = 135.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.28x = 288.76 × 135.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.28x = 39,151.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,151.86/209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.08

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