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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.19, 288.17 and 160.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.19, 288.17 and 160.05 is: 220.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.19 : 288.17 = 160.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.19/288.17 = 160.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.19x = 288.17 × 160.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.19x = 46,119.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,119.37/209.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.47

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