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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.16, 288.38 and 131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.16, 288.38 and 131.40 is: 181.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.16 : 288.38 = 131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.16/288.38 = 131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.16x = 288.38 × 131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.16x = 37,893.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,893.13/209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.17

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