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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.66, 289.23 and 135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.66, 289.23 and 135.92 is: 187.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.66 : 289.23 = 135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.66/289.23 = 135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.66x = 289.23 × 135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.66x = 39,312.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,312.14/209.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.50

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