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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.43, 288.95 and 130.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.43, 288.95 and 130.62 is: 180.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.43 : 288.95 = 130.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.43/288.95 = 130.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.43x = 288.95 × 130.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.43x = 37,742.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,742.65/209.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.22

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