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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.52, 287.64 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.52, 287.64 and 183.60 is: 252.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.52 : 287.64 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.52/287.64 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.52x = 287.64 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.52x = 52,810.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,810.70/209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.06

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