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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.46, 289.19 and 134.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.46, 289.19 and 134.90 is: 186.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.46 : 289.19 = 134.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.46/289.19 = 134.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.46x = 289.19 × 134.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.46x = 39,012.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,012.29/209.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.25

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