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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.06, 288.50 and 115.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.06, 288.50 and 115.81 is: 159.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.06 : 288.50 = 115.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.06/288.50 = 115.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.06x = 288.50 × 115.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.06x = 33,409.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,409.16/209.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.81

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