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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.12, 288.60 and 117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.12, 288.60 and 117.12 is: 161.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.12 : 288.60 = 117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.12/288.60 = 117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.12x = 288.60 × 117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.12x = 33,800.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,800.83/209.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.63

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