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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.14, 288.58 and 131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.14, 288.58 and 131.50 is: 181.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.14 : 288.58 = 131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.14/288.58 = 131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.14x = 288.58 × 131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.14x = 37,948.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,948.27/209.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.45

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