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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.15, 289.01 and 159.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.15, 289.01 and 159.93 is: 221.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.15 : 289.01 = 159.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.15/289.01 = 159.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.15x = 289.01 × 159.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.15x = 46,220.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,220.57/209.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.00

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