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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.10, 288.51 and 115.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.10, 288.51 and 115.83 is: 159.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.10 : 288.51 = 115.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.10/288.51 = 115.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.10x = 288.51 × 115.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.10x = 33,418.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,418.11/209.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.82

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