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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.64, 288.42 and 183.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.64, 288.42 and 183.72 is: 252.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.64 : 288.42 = 183.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.64/288.42 = 183.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.64x = 288.42 × 183.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.64x = 52,988.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,988.52/209.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.76

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