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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.61, 289.27 and 135.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.61, 289.27 and 135.95 is: 187.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.61 : 289.27 = 135.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.61/289.27 = 135.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.61x = 289.27 × 135.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.61x = 39,326.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,326.26/209.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.62

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