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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.55, 289.12 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.55, 289.12 and 131.88 is: 181.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.55 : 289.12 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.55/289.12 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.55x = 289.12 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.55x = 38,129.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,129.15/209.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.96

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