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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.63, 289.37 and 130.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.63, 289.37 and 130.97 is: 180.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.63 : 289.37 = 130.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.63/289.37 = 130.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.63x = 289.37 × 130.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.63x = 37,899.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,899.84/209.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.79

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