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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.37, 288.68 and 135.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.37, 288.68 and 135.66 is: 187.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.37 : 288.68 = 135.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.37/288.68 = 135.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.37x = 288.68 × 135.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.37x = 39,162.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,162.33/209.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.05

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