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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.53, 289.23 and 130.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.53, 289.23 and 130.87 is: 180.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.53 : 289.23 = 130.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.53/289.23 = 130.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.53x = 289.23 × 130.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.53x = 37,851.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,851.53/209.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.65

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