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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.40, 288.90 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.40, 288.90 and 131.88 is: 181.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.40 : 288.90 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.40/288.90 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.40x = 288.90 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.40x = 38,100.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,100.13/209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.95

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