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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.43, 289.40 and 181.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.43, 289.40 and 181.71 is: 251.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.43 : 289.40 = 181.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.43/289.40 = 181.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.43x = 289.40 × 181.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.43x = 52,586.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,586.87/209.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.10

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