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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.42, 288.90 and 130.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.42, 288.90 and 130.74 is: 180.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.42 : 288.90 = 130.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.42/288.90 = 130.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.42x = 288.90 × 130.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.42x = 37,770.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,770.79/209.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.36

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