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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.63, 289.35 and 135.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.63, 289.35 and 135.95 is: 187.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.63 : 289.35 = 135.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.63/289.35 = 135.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.63x = 289.35 × 135.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.63x = 39,335.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,335.69/209.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.64

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