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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.44, 288.99 and 182.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.44, 288.99 and 182.02 is: 251.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.44 : 288.99 = 182.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.44/288.99 = 182.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.44x = 288.99 × 182.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.44x = 52,601.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,601.96/209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.16

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