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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.02, 288.43 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.02, 288.43 and 114.48 is: 157.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.02 : 288.43 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.02/288.43 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.02x = 288.43 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.02x = 33,019.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,019.47/209.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.97

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