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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.77, 289.38 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.77, 289.38 and 182.10 is: 251.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.77 : 289.38 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.77/289.38 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.77x = 289.38 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.77x = 52,696.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,696.10/209.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.21

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