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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.14, 288.56 and 130.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.14, 288.56 and 130.46 is: 180.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.14 : 288.56 = 130.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.14/288.56 = 130.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.14x = 288.56 × 130.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.14x = 37,645.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,645.54/209.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.00

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