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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.23, 288.65 and 130.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.23, 288.65 and 130.52 is: 180.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.23 : 288.65 = 130.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.23/288.65 = 130.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.23x = 288.65 × 130.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.23x = 37,674.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,674.60/209.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.06

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