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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.38, 289.56 and 187.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.38, 289.56 and 187.54 is: 259.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.38 : 289.56 = 187.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.38/289.56 = 187.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.38x = 289.56 × 187.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.38x = 54,304.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,304.08/209.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.36

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