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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.23, 288.71 and 115.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.23, 288.71 and 115.95 is: 160.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.23 : 288.71 = 115.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.23/288.71 = 115.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.23x = 288.71 × 115.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.23x = 33,476.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,476.21/209.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.00

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