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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.84, 289 and 180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.84, 289 and 180.72 is: 248.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.84 : 289 = 180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.84/289 = 180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.84x = 289 × 180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.84x = 52,228.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,228.08/209.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.89

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