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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.98, 289.69 and 131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.98, 289.69 and 131.25 is: 181.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.98 : 289.69 = 131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.98/289.69 = 131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.98x = 289.69 × 131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.98x = 38,021.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,021.81/209.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.07

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