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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.80, 289.56 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.80, 289.56 and 136.32 is: 188.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.80 : 289.56 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.80/289.56 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.80x = 289.56 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.80x = 39,472.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,472.82/209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.14

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