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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.60, 289.31 and 135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.60, 289.31 and 135.92 is: 187.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.60 : 289.31 = 135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.60/289.31 = 135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.60x = 289.31 × 135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.60x = 39,323.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,323.02/209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.61

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