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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.88, 289 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.88, 289 and 183.60 is: 252.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.88 : 289 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.88/289 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.88x = 289 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.88x = 53,060.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,060.40/209.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.81

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