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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.03, 288.47 and 115.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.03, 288.47 and 115.77 is: 159.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.03 : 288.47 = 115.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.03/288.47 = 115.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.03x = 288.47 × 115.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.03x = 33,395.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,395.59/209.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.77

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