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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.69, 289.51 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.69, 289.51 and 131.12 is: 181.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.69 : 289.51 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.69/289.51 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.69x = 289.51 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.69x = 37,959.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,959.90/209.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.03

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