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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.33, 288.70 and 134.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.33, 288.70 and 134.57 is: 185.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.33 : 288.70 = 134.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.33/288.70 = 134.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.33x = 288.70 × 134.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.33x = 38,848.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,848.58/209.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.58

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