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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.33, 288.79 and 138.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.33, 288.79 and 138.45 is: 191.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.33 : 288.79 = 138.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.33/288.79 = 138.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.33x = 288.79 × 138.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.33x = 39,982.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,982.98/209.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.00

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