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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.73, 288.75 and 182.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.73, 288.75 and 182.09 is: 250.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.73 : 288.75 = 182.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.73/288.75 = 182.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.73x = 288.75 × 182.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.73x = 52,578.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,578.49/209.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.70

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