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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.65, 289.21 and 136.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.65, 289.21 and 136.03 is: 187.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.65 : 289.21 = 136.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.65/289.21 = 136.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.65x = 289.21 × 136.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.65x = 39,341.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,341.24/209.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.65

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