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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.23, 289.52 and 181.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.23, 289.52 and 181.69 is: 251.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.23 : 289.52 = 181.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.23/289.52 = 181.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.23x = 289.52 × 181.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.23x = 52,601.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,601.98/209.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.41

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