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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.60, 288.69 and 181.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.60, 288.69 and 181.97 is: 250.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.60 : 288.69 = 181.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.60/288.69 = 181.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.60x = 288.69 × 181.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.60x = 52,532.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,532.92/209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.63

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