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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.02, 288.30 and 130.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.02, 288.30 and 130.27 is: 179.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.02 : 288.30 = 130.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.02/288.30 = 130.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.02x = 288.30 × 130.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.02x = 37,556.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,556.84/209.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.68

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