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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.33, 288.87 and 134.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.33, 288.87 and 134.56 is: 185.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.33 : 288.87 = 134.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.33/288.87 = 134.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.33x = 288.87 × 134.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.33x = 38,870.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,870.20/209.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.68

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