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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.37, 289.21 and 174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.37, 289.21 and 174.52 is: 241.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.37 : 289.21 = 174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.37/289.21 = 174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.37x = 289.21 × 174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.37x = 50,471.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,471.48/209.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.06

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