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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.50, 288.86 and 135.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.50, 288.86 and 135.79 is: 187.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.50 : 288.86 = 135.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.50/288.86 = 135.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.50x = 288.86 × 135.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.50x = 39,222.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,222.90/209.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.22

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