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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.36, 288.72 and 185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.36, 288.72 and 185.04 is: 255.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.36 : 288.72 = 185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.36/288.72 = 185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.36x = 288.72 × 185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.36x = 53,424.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,424.75/209.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.18

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