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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.07, 288.50 and 131.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.07, 288.50 and 131.49 is: 181.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.07 : 288.50 = 131.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.07/288.50 = 131.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.07x = 288.50 × 131.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.07x = 37,934.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,934.21/209.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.44

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