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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.92, 289.62 and 136.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.92, 289.62 and 136.34 is: 188.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.92 : 289.62 = 136.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.92/289.62 = 136.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.92x = 289.62 × 136.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.92x = 39,486.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,486.79/209.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.10

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