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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.18, 288.69 and 115.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.18, 288.69 and 115.93 is: 159.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.18 : 288.69 = 115.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.18/288.69 = 115.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.18x = 288.69 × 115.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.18x = 33,467.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,467.54/209.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.99

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