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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.12, 289.04 and 183.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.12, 289.04 and 183.84 is: 254.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.12 : 289.04 = 183.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.12/289.04 = 183.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.12x = 289.04 × 183.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.12x = 53,137.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,137.11/209.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.10

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