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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.96, 289.55 and 136.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.96, 289.55 and 136.25 is: 187.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.96 : 289.55 = 136.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.96/289.55 = 136.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.96x = 289.55 × 136.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.96x = 39,450.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,450.51/209.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.90

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