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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.73, 289.32 and 131.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.73, 289.32 and 131.01 is: 180.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.73 : 289.32 = 131.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.73/289.32 = 131.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.73x = 289.32 × 131.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.73x = 37,903.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,903.81/209.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.73

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