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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.48, 288.96 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.48, 288.96 and 135.84 is: 187.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.48 : 288.96 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.48/288.96 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.48x = 288.96 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.48x = 39,252.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,252.33/209.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.38

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