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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.05, 288.16 and 172.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.05, 288.16 and 172.14 is: 237.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.05 : 288.16 = 172.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.05/288.16 = 172.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.05x = 288.16 × 172.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.05x = 49,602.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,602.35/209.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.28

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