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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.63, 289.23 and 132.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.63, 289.23 and 132.01 is: 182.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.63 : 289.23 = 132.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.63/289.23 = 132.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.63x = 289.23 × 132.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.63x = 38,181.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,181.25/209.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.14

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