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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.52, 289.01 and 130.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.52, 289.01 and 130.79 is: 180.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.52 : 289.01 = 130.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.52/289.01 = 130.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.52x = 289.01 × 130.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.52x = 37,800.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,800.67/209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.42

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