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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.68, 289.25 and 131.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.68, 289.25 and 131.06 is: 180.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.68 : 289.25 = 131.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.68/289.25 = 131.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.68x = 289.25 × 131.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.68x = 37,908.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,908.28/209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.79

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