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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.01, 287.72 and 181.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.01, 287.72 and 181.22 is: 249.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.01 : 287.72 = 181.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.01/287.72 = 181.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.01x = 287.72 × 181.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.01x = 52,138.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,138.27/209.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.45

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