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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.73, 289.32 and 136.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.73, 289.32 and 136.02 is: 187.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.73 : 289.32 = 136.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.73/289.32 = 136.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.73x = 289.32 × 136.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.73x = 39,353.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,353.31/209.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.64

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