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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.00, 288.40 and 115.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.00, 288.40 and 115.74 is: 159.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.00 : 288.40 = 115.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.00/288.40 = 115.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.00x = 288.40 × 115.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.00x = 33,379.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,379.42/209.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.71

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