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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.50, 289.14 and 131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.50, 289.14 and 131.86 is: 181.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.50 : 289.14 = 131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.50/289.14 = 131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.50x = 289.14 × 131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.50x = 38,126.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,126.00/209.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.99

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