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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.00, 288.43 and 162.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.00, 288.43 and 162.43 is: 224.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.00 : 288.43 = 162.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.00/288.43 = 162.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.00x = 288.43 × 162.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.00x = 46,848.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,848.56/209.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.15

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