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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.44, 289.22 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.44, 289.22 and 134.87 is: 186.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.44 : 289.22 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.44/289.22 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.44x = 289.22 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.44x = 39,005.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,005.74/209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.24

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