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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.10, 288.48 and 131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.10, 288.48 and 131.46 is: 181.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.10 : 288.48 = 131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.10/288.48 = 131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.10x = 288.48 × 131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.10x = 37,923.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,923.58/209.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.37

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