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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.02, 288.39 and 159.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.02, 288.39 and 159.88 is: 220.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.02 : 288.39 = 159.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.02/288.39 = 159.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.02x = 288.39 × 159.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.02x = 46,107.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,107.79/209.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.59

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