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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.78, 289.50 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.78, 289.50 and 132.20 is: 182.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.78 : 289.50 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.78/289.50 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.78x = 289.50 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.78x = 38,271.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,271.90/209.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.44

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