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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.04, 288 and 183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.04, 288 and 183.12 is: 252.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.04 : 288 = 183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.04/288 = 183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.04x = 288 × 183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.04x = 52,738.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,738.56/209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.29

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