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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.66, 289.48 and 131.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.66, 289.48 and 131.01 is: 180.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.66 : 289.48 = 131.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.66/289.48 = 131.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.66x = 289.48 × 131.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.66x = 37,924.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,924.12/209.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.88

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