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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.49, 289.26 and 130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.49, 289.26 and 130.92 is: 180.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.49 : 289.26 = 130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.49/289.26 = 130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.49x = 289.26 × 130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.49x = 37,869.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,869.92/209.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.77

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