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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.93, 289.83 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.93, 289.83 and 135.27 is: 186.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.93 : 289.83 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.93/289.83 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.93x = 289.83 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.93x = 39,206.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,206.25/209.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.76

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