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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.68, 289.50 and 136.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.68, 289.50 and 136.04 is: 187.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.68 : 289.50 = 136.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.68/289.50 = 136.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.68x = 289.50 × 136.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.68x = 39,383.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,383.58/209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.83

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