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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.74, 289.31 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.74, 289.31 and 131.12 is: 180.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.74 : 289.31 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.74/289.31 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.74x = 289.31 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.74x = 37,932.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,932.23/209.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.86

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