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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.71, 289.39 and 131.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.71, 289.39 and 131.02 is: 180.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.71 : 289.39 = 131.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.71/289.39 = 131.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.71x = 289.39 × 131.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.71x = 37,915.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,915.88/209.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.80

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