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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.04, 288.40 and 117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.04, 288.40 and 117.04 is: 161.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.04 : 288.40 = 117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.04/288.40 = 117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.04x = 288.40 × 117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.04x = 33,754.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,754.34/209.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.47

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