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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.42, 288.87 and 131.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.42, 288.87 and 131.84 is: 181.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.42 : 288.87 = 131.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.42/288.87 = 131.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.42x = 288.87 × 131.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.42x = 38,084.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,084.62/209.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.86

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