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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.85, 288.90 and 182.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.85, 288.90 and 182.11 is: 250.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.85 : 288.90 = 182.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.85/288.90 = 182.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.85x = 288.90 × 182.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.85x = 52,611.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,611.58/209.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.71

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