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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.48, 288.97 and 135.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.48, 288.97 and 135.83 is: 187.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.48 : 288.97 = 135.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.48/288.97 = 135.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.48x = 288.97 × 135.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.48x = 39,251.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,251.18/209.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.38

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