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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.94, 289.73 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.94, 289.73 and 136.20 is: 187.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.94 : 289.73 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.94/289.73 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.94x = 289.73 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.94x = 39,461.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,461.23/209.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.96

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