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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.93, 289.76 and 136.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.93, 289.76 and 136.26 is: 188.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.93 : 289.76 = 136.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.93/289.76 = 136.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.93x = 289.76 × 136.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.93x = 39,482.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,482.02/209.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.08

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