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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.08, 288.70 and 131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.08, 288.70 and 131.48 is: 181.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.08 : 288.70 = 131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.08/288.70 = 131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.08x = 288.70 × 131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.08x = 37,958.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,958.28/209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.55

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