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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.42, 288.78 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.42, 288.78 and 135.60 is: 186.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.42 : 288.78 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.42/288.78 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.42x = 288.78 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.42x = 39,158.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,158.57/209.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.99

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