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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.90, 289.50 and 136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.90, 289.50 and 136.24 is: 187.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.90 : 289.50 = 136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.90/289.50 = 136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.90x = 289.50 × 136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.90x = 39,441.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,441.48/209.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.91

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