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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.36, 288.87 and 135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.36, 288.87 and 135.56 is: 187.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.36 : 288.87 = 135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.36/288.87 = 135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.36x = 288.87 × 135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.36x = 39,159.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,159.22/209.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.04

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