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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.48, 288.86 and 187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.48, 288.86 and 187.32 is: 258.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.48 : 288.86 = 187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.48/288.86 = 187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.48x = 288.86 × 187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.48x = 54,109.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,109.26/209.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.30

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