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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.75, 289.46 and 132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.75, 289.46 and 132.13 is: 182.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.75 : 289.46 = 132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.75/289.46 = 132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.75x = 289.46 × 132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.75x = 38,246.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,246.35/209.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.34

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