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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.41, 288.80 and 135.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.41, 288.80 and 135.65 is: 187.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.41 : 288.80 = 135.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.41/288.80 = 135.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.41x = 288.80 × 135.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.41x = 39,175.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,175.72/209.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.08

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