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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.10, 288 and 181.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.10, 288 and 181.47 is: 249.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.10 : 288 = 181.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.10/288 = 181.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.10x = 288 × 181.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.10x = 52,263.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,263.36/209.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.94

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