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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.53, 288.99 and 134.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.53, 288.99 and 134.74 is: 185.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.53 : 288.99 = 134.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.53/288.99 = 134.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.53x = 288.99 × 134.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.53x = 38,938.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,938.51/209.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.84

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