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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.42, 289.00 and 130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.42, 289.00 and 130.68 is: 180.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.42 : 289.00 = 130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.42/289.00 = 130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.42x = 289.00 × 130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.42x = 37,766.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,766.68/209.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.34

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