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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.18, 288.42 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.18, 288.42 and 182.88 is: 252.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.18 : 288.42 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.18/288.42 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.18x = 288.42 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.18x = 52,746.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,746.25/209.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.16

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