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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.54, 289.22 and 135.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.54, 289.22 and 135.86 is: 187.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.54 : 289.22 = 135.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.54/289.22 = 135.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.54x = 289.22 × 135.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.54x = 39,293.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,293.43/209.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.52

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