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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.20, 288.72 and 131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.20, 288.72 and 131.56 is: 181.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.20 : 288.72 = 131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.20/288.72 = 131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.20x = 288.72 × 131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.20x = 37,984.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,984.00/209.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.57

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