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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.36, 288.85 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.36, 288.85 and 129.60 is: 178.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.36 : 288.85 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.36/288.85 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.36x = 288.85 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.36x = 37,434.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,434.96/209.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.81

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