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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.52, 289.14 and 181.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.52, 289.14 and 181.98 is: 251.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.52 : 289.14 = 181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.52/289.14 = 181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.52x = 289.14 × 181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.52x = 52,617.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,617.70/209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.13

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