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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.70, 289.38 and 132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.70, 289.38 and 132 is: 182.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.70 : 289.38 = 132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.70/289.38 = 132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.70x = 289.38 × 132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.70x = 38,198.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,198.16/209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.16

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