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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.35, 288.82 and 135.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.35, 288.82 and 135.69 is: 187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.35 : 288.82 = 135.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.35/288.82 = 135.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.35x = 288.82 × 135.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.35x = 39,189.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,189.99/209.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.20

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