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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.74, 289.68 and 136.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.74, 289.68 and 136.12 is: 188.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.74 : 289.68 = 136.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.74/289.68 = 136.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.74x = 289.68 × 136.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.74x = 39,431.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,431.24/209.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.00

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