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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.61, 289.25 and 136.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.61, 289.25 and 136.07 is: 187.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.61 : 289.25 = 136.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.61/289.25 = 136.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.61x = 289.25 × 136.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.61x = 39,356.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,356.12/209.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.76

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