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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.24, 288.66 and 130.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.24, 288.66 and 130.53 is: 180.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.24 : 288.66 = 130.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.24/288.66 = 130.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.24x = 288.66 × 130.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.24x = 37,678.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,678.79/209.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.07

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