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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.97, 289.31 and 136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.97, 289.31 and 136.17 is: 187.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.97 : 289.31 = 136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.97/289.31 = 136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.97x = 289.31 × 136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.97x = 39,394.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,394.66/209.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.62

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