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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.96, 289.66 and 132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.96, 289.66 and 132.28 is: 182.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.96 : 289.66 = 132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.96/289.66 = 132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.96x = 289.66 × 132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.96x = 38,316.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,316.22/209.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.49

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