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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.97, 289.58 and 131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.97, 289.58 and 131.20 is: 180.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.97 : 289.58 = 131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.97/289.58 = 131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.97x = 289.58 × 131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.97x = 37,991.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,991.92/209.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.94

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