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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.93, 289.59 and 131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.93, 289.59 and 131.26 is: 181.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.93 : 289.59 = 131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.93/289.59 = 131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.93x = 289.59 × 131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.93x = 38,010.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,010.86/209.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.06

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