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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.43, 288.98 and 130.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.43, 288.98 and 130.74 is: 180.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.43 : 288.98 = 130.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.43/288.98 = 130.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.43x = 288.98 × 130.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.43x = 37,779.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,779.80/209.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.39

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