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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.30, 288.80 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.30, 288.80 and 135.68 is: 187.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.30 : 288.80 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.30/288.80 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.30x = 288.80 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.30x = 39,184.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,184.38/209.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.22

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