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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.07, 288.54 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.07, 288.54 and 130.38 is: 179.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.07 : 288.54 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.07/288.54 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.07x = 288.54 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.07x = 37,619.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,619.85/209.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.94

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