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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.75, 289.59 and 132.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.75, 289.59 and 132.26 is: 182.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.75 : 289.59 = 132.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.75/289.59 = 132.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.75x = 289.59 × 132.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.75x = 38,301.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,301.17/209.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.60

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